NCP President Sharad Pawar Announces Removal of Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel for Anti-Party Activities

Mumbai, 3rd July 2023: In a significant development, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President, Sharad Pawar, has issued an order to remove the names of Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel from the Register of Members of the NCP Party. This decision comes as a consequence of their alleged involvement in anti-party activities.

I, as the National President, Nationalist Congress Party hereby order removal of the names of Shri Sunil Tatkare and Shri Praful Patel from the Register of Members of NCP Party for anti-party activities.@praful_patel @SunilTatkare

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) July 3, 2023

Announcing the decision, Sharad Pawar took to his official Twitter account to inform the party members and the public about the disciplinary action. The move underscores Pawar’s firm stand against any activities that undermine the unity and ideology of the NCP.

Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel, both prominent members within the NCP, have been associated with the party for several years. However, recent reports and internal investigations conducted by the party have revealed their alleged engagement in anti-party activities, prompting the swift action from the NCP President.

The removal of their names from the Register of Members signifies a severe consequence for Tatkare and Patel, as it effectively revokes their membership in the NCP. This decision is expected to have far-reaching implications on their political careers and standing within the party.

The order comes after Supriya Sule in a letter to NCP chief recommended disciplinary action against these leaders.

Mr.Sunil Tatkare and Mr. Praful Patel on 2nd July 2023 acted in direct contravention of the Party Constitution and Rules, amounting to desertion and disqualification from the party membership.

I request Hon. @PawarSpeaks Saheb to take immediate action and file disqualification… pic.twitter.com/Uj2iG6C6kz

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) July 3, 2023

The NCP, founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar, has been a key player in Indian politics and has often aligned with other major political parties to form government coalitions at both the state and national levels. With the recent expulsion of Tatkare and Patel, the party aims to send a clear message that any activities contradicting its principles and goals will not be tolerated.

As the news of their removal spreads, it remains to be seen how Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel will respond to the disciplinary action taken by the NCP. The political landscape awaits their reactions and potential future political moves.