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NCP (NCP)

NCP (NCP)
  • Abbreviation NCP
  • President Ajit Pawar
  • Founder Sharad Pawar, P. A. Sangma, Tariq Anwar
  • Founded 10 June 1999 (25 Years Ago) (1999-06-10)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 10, Bishmabhar Marg, New Delhi, India-110001
  • Eci Status State Party
  • Ideology Liberal Conservatism, Secularism, Economic Liberalism, Indian Nationalism

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NCP (NCP) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): A Fractured Legacy The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar, P A Sangma, and Tariq Anwar following a Congress split, has a significant presence in Maharashtra and holds state party status in Nagaland and Kerala. Initially a prominent for...

NCP NEWS

Why is election for a cooperative sugar mill in Baramati capturing Maharashtra's attention?

June 19, 2025 8:20 pm

The Baramati cooperative sugar mill election is crucial for Ajit Pawar as he seeks to maintain control over the cooperative sector, which has historically seen opposition from the Taware family.

Raigad guardian minister post: Tiff between Tatkare and Gogawale escalates as another NCP leader threatens to ‘expose’ the latter

June 15, 2025 10:40 pm

At a press conference in Mumbai, Paranjape launched a scathing attack stating, “one of the 'Three Idiots' from Raigad has once again made derogatory remarks against Tatkare”

In foreign countries, people still fondly remember Gandhi, Nehru & Indira: Supriya Sule

June 10, 2025 11:57 pm

Sharad Pawar reiterates, no need for special session of Parliament

'Have had no time to discuss in last 15 days': Supriya Sule sidesteps question on buzz over NCP factions reuniting

June 10, 2025 12:08 pm

A President Supriya Sule on Tuesday avoided a direct response on the speculation about the rival NCP factions coming together, saying she was busy with other responsibilities and had no time to discuss the party affairs.

All eyes on Sharad and Ajit Pawar as both NCP factions to celebrate 26th foundation day in city today

June 10, 2025 12:12 am

Last week, NCP chief spokesperson Amol Mitkari added fuel to the ongoing speculations when he said with Lord Vithal's blessings, the cousins might come together before ‘Ashadhi Ekadashi’

Ajit avoids controversy on why both NCPs foundation day on June 10

June 06, 2025 8:32 pm

The NCP will celebrate its foundation day at the Sports complex in Balewadi, while NCP (SP) will celebrate it at Balgandharva Rangmandir.

‘Had told Congress to wait until delegations return’: Supriya Sule on NCP(SP) missing from INDIA letter for Parliament session on Operation Sindoor

June 05, 2025 10:03 pm

Upon her return after leading a multi-party delegation, Supriya Sule says she could not have been seen demanding a debate in Parliament while putting forth India's point of view abroad.

If Sharad and Ajit Pawar join hands, party workers will welcome it, says Anna Bansode

June 03, 2025 10:13 pm

Bansode, an MLA from Pimpri Assembly seat in Pune district, is considered as one of the most loyal MLAs of Ajit Pawar.

All-women delegation meets Governor; Opp demands ouster of women’s commission chief: ‘Seriously hampering panel’s functioning’

June 03, 2025 8:36 pm

The opposition delegation comprised leaders of all three parties in the MVA -- Sena UBT, NCP(SP) and Congress. Speaking to reporters on the Opposition's demand for her ouster, Chakankar claimed, “I was appointed when the MVA government was in power.

With eye on civic polls, Mahayuti parties revive executive panels

June 02, 2025 10:40 pm

The Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde has appointed firebrand leader and former legislator Ravindra Dhangekar as party chief of the metropolitan region to revive the party in Pune

NCP PHOTOS

Rare images of Jawaharlal Nehru on his 57th death anniversary

May 27, 2021 11:59 am

May 27, 2021 marks the 57th year of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru aka Chacha Nehru's demise. Following are some rare archival images commemorating highlights of his lifetime.

Maharashtra: All smiles in NCP, Sena camp as MLAs take oath; Uddhav to be CM

November 27, 2019 4:38 pm

A special session of the 14thMaharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced to administer oath to the newly-elected members. The NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena front has unanimously elected Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the CM candidate. He will take the oath tomorrow.

Maharashtra government formation: NCP says consensus reached, Uddhav Thackeray to be CM

November 22, 2019 10:22 pm

Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress are expected to stake claim to form the new government in Maharashtra.

BJP-Shiv Sena, Cong-NCP alliances break, Uddhav Thackeray visits temple

September 26, 2014 1:21 pm

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visited a temple with his family.

Stage set for 6th phase of polling

April 23, 2014 9:19 pm

Stakes will be high for Congress and BJP and a number of other parties like AIADMK, DMK, NCP and Shiv Sena when 117 constituencies will go to polls on Thursday in yet another substantial round of polling in the Lok Sabha elections.

NCP VIDEOS

Opposition accuses BJP of communalising UP ahead polls

March 01, 2016 8:45 am

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Congress Party leader Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of communalising the state of Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year’s assembly polls., H e was reacting to union minister Ram Shankar Katheria’s hate speech in Agra.He maintained that the BJP is all set to lose the elections also and would be slowly routed out. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar also said the BJP was struggling to attract votes to its cause in Uttar Pradesh. He also added that since Narendra Modi had become Prime Minister, violence and hooliganism had increased.

Opposition parties back privilege motion against Union HRD Minister Irani

March 01, 2016 7:18 am

New Delhi/Patna, March 01 (ANI): Opposition leaders on Tuesday backed the step to move a privilege motion against Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha (LS). Congress leaders K C Venugopal and Ranjeet Ranjan today gave the privilege motion against Irani, citing her arrogance and blatant lies as the reason for doing so.The privilege motion against Irani is being moved with regard to the discussion related to the suicide of PhD scholar Rohith Vemula in August last year.

Murthal gangrapes: Naqvi for stringent action against accused

February 28, 2016 2:27 pm

Mumbai, Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said the gangrapes, which took place during the Jat agitation in Murthal is highly condemnable, adding that stringent action must be taken against the accused. Congress leader Shobha Oza accused the Haryana Government and police of attempting to cover up the incident. She said this attitude reflects the incapability of the government. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon echoing similar sentiments said that such cases are a disgrace to the country. He added it is the obligation of the police to maintain law and order and if such has happened then they must be held accountable

Politicians condemn Jadavpur University protest

February 17, 2016 8:07 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Condemning the protests in Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday said strict actions should be taken against people involved in anti-national activities but sedition charges should not be put against them as it fulfils their aspirations of gaining popularity. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon also condemned the protests in educational institutions. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasised on the need for the Jadavpur University students to come forward and identify the anti-social elements prevalent in the campus.

NCP criticises BJP for JNU row

February 16, 2016 6:55 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Lashing out at the NDA Government and Delhi Police, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) general secretary Tariq Anwar said the present BJP-led NDA Government is bothering the university students without any prior investigation. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said all parties should stand up together against the anti-national elements responsible for the recent Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) issue.

President's rule imposed 'under pressure' in Arunachal: NCP

January 27, 2016 9:07 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): National Communist Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon on Wednesday said President Pranab Mukherjee approved the imposition of central rule in Arunachal Pradesh “under pressure” from the BJP-led NDA and alleged that extreme situations to throw out a democratically elected government did not exist in the state. He said the President had expressed his views on Tuesday morning asking the Centre as to what was the hurry. But in a matter of few hours, he put his seal of approval, which only suggests that probably there was some “pressure” that is not in the interest of the constitutional values.

Politicians react over govt. formation in J&K

January 17, 2016 9:10 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems confused over forming a government with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the PDP wants assurance from the BJP over a minimum governance programme to form the government. Asserting that only former prime minister Indira Gandhi understood the problems of Jammu and Kashmir, National Panthers Party (JKNPP) leader Bhim Singh said no central party is aware of the ground realities in the state.

NCP hails Delhi Govt.'s odd-even formula

January 07, 2016 4:04 pm

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon on Thursday praised the Delhi Government's odd-even formula, saying the scheme has shown successful results thus far, and can help control Mumbai pollution also if implemented. The scheme will not only help control the high level of pollution, but will also reduce the problem of traffic jams. He also stated that it is the people's participation that would make it a success in Mumbai and other major cities as well.

BJP imposing 'RSS ideology'on FTII: Congress

January 07, 2016 10:28 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Congress leader Shobha Oza on Thursday came in support of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) students and alleged that the BJP is trying to run some institutions by imposing the RSS ideology. She stressed that earlier also students protested for a long time but no action was taken by the government. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon also criticised the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan and said that students are upset with him but government did not pay any heed to their concerns.