Ajit Pawar’s Loyalist Narhari Zirwal Set for NCP Ticket in Dindori

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal reiterated his loyalty to NCP leader Ajit Pawar amid his absence at a party event in Nashik. NCP state president Sunil Tatkare confirmed Zirwal will contest the Dindori assembly seat. Meanwhile, Zirwal’s son Gokul expressed willingness to challenge his father under Sharad Pawar’s faction.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal on Monday affirmed his unwavering loyalty to NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Zirwal's statement came after he was notably absent from NCP's Jan Samman Yatra in Nashik on Sunday. 'I have consistently upheld my support for Ajit Pawar and remain unwavering in this commitment. There should be no ambiguity regarding my stance,' Zirwal told reporters in Nashik.

NCP state unit president Sunil Tatkare announced that Zirwal would contest the assembly election from the Dindori constituency in Nashik district on the NCP ticket. 'Zirwal was not expected to attend the party meeting in Nashik city. The NCP will organize a meeting in the Dindori region which Zirwal will attend. He is busy with the preparations for that meeting,' Tatkare added.

Meanwhile, Zirwal's son Gokul Zirwal had recently attended a meeting of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar and expressed his intention to work with Sharad Pawar’s faction. 'If Sharad Pawar permits, I will contest the assembly elections against my father from the Dindori assembly seat. Along with some party workers, I am keen on working with NCP (SP),' he said.