The state minister and senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan has made a big claim amid rumors of Jayant Patil’s resignation from the post of Maharashtra unit of Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP). On Sunday (July 13), he said that Jayant Patil is clearly unhappy in his party and he is in contact with him regularly.

Girish Mahajan also said that Patil never discussed with NCP (SP) about the possible resignation. Girish Mahajan said, “Let’s see what happens.”

There was no discussion on resignation
Minister Girish Mahajan said that he and Jayant Patil never discussed his (Jayant Patil’s) resignation with NCP (SP). Girish Mahajan said that Patil never talked to him about his resignation.

Jamner MLA said, “Jayant Patil is a senior leader. If he has to say anything, he will talk to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

‘Jayant Patil is unhappy with Sharad Pawar faction’
He further said, “There are reports that Jayant Patil has resigned from the post of state president of NCP (SP). I don’t think he is very happy in the party. Let’s see what changes happen. He is in contact with me regularly, but we never talked about this issue. ”

Discussion of Shashikant Shinde becoming new state president
There is a discussion in the political corridors that Jayant Patil has resigned as the state president of Sharad faction and Councilor (MLC) Shashikant Shinde will replace him. However, the NCP SP rejected the news of Patil’s alleged resignation as mischievous.

What did Jayant Patil say about leaving the post of president?
Addressing NCP (SP) workers and leaders on June 10 on the 26th Foundation Day of the Nationalist Congress Party, Jayant Patil indicated to leave the post of president in the presence of Sharad Pawar and give a chance to the new face.

‘Sharad Pawar does family politics’
Girish Mahajan claimed that Sharad Pawar’s politics could not move beyond his family. She revolves around her politics daughter, nephew, son-in-law etc. In such a situation, senior and committed workers can leave such parties. Along with this, he also claimed that the same is being seen in the Congress.

Political mercury in Maharashtra is quite high these days. The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) has dismissed the news of the resignation of its Maharashtra state president Jayant Patil. It has been clearly stated by the party that such reports in the media are mischievous and they have no basis.

It is worth noting that Patil is the President of undivided NCP since 2018 and even after the partition of the party in July 2023, he remains in the same position in the Sharad Pawar faction.

Reports of resignation only rumors- Jitendra Awhad

The party’s chief national spokesperson Jitendra Awhad issued a statement on Saturday (July 12), saying, “Jayant Patil (NCP-SP) is still Maharashtra Pradesh President. There are reports of his resignation. The party runs only under its rules and discipline.” He also said that some media institutions, especially news channels, are claiming that Patil has resigned and in his place, Legislative Council member Shashikant Shinde will be made the new president.

Jayant Patil made a statement a few days ago

In fact, these speculations were strengthened by the statement when on June 10, on the occasion of the 26th Foundation Day of NCP, Jayant Patil indicated in the presence of Sharad Pawar that he could leave the post. He had said, “Pawar Saheb gave me a lot of opportunities. I was given this responsibility for 7 years. Now it is necessary to give new faces a chance in the party.” The workers were emotional with this statement and urged Patil to remain in office.

Jayant Patil is considered a very loyal soldier of Sharad Pawar. He has been with Pawar since the formation of the party and when Ajit Pawar rebelled in 2023, Patil also supported Sharad Pawar.

In such a situation, the news of his resignation is not only going to spread confusion among the workers, but is also seen as an attempt to wander the atmosphere politically. The party has made it clear that there is no truth for Patil’s resignation at the moment.