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NCP (NCP)
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- 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
Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, a setback to BJP as Jalindar Kamthe joins Ajit Pawar-led NCP
September 26, 2025 4:09 pm
The Maharashtra BJP was strengthening its base by inducting other party leaders.
NCP holds Jansamvad in Pimpri, says 1800 complaints resolved on the spot
September 20, 2025 9:51 pm
Like Hadapsar, the Pimpri Jansamvad also brought together citizens, government departments, and political leadership in one platform.
The medium and the message of the Dhaka University poll
September 17, 2025 3:15 pm
Through spectacles of triumph, the Jamaat delivers its own brand of political shock therapy, through which it can look bigger than it actually is
NCP leader Suraj Chavan, accused in activist assault case, now part of 40-member panel to frame Maharashtra youth policy
September 12, 2025 5:19 pm
After he allegedly assaulted Chhava Sanghatna state president Vijaykumar Ghatge, NCP leader Suraj Chavan had resigned as the president of the party’s youth wing.
Baba Siddique murder: Not satisfied with probe, casual behaviour of police, says son Zeeshan Siddique
September 09, 2025 7:17 pm
Mumbai Police, in their chargesheet, have named gangster Anmol Bishnoi as the mastermind of the murder of Siddique on October 12 last year.
Just in time, Pune police uncover elaborate plot to avenge former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar's murder
September 04, 2025 7:46 pm
The Pune police booked eight people for plotting a revenge attack targeting the son of one of the key accused in the Vanraj Andekar murder case.
After months on sidelines, Nawab Malik gets key position in NCP
August 13, 2025 7:58 pm
At its core committee meeting on Wednesday, the party appointed Nawab Malik chief of its election coordination committee for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.
'If no VVPAT, then have ballot papers for local body polls': Pune unit of Sharad Pawar's NCP hits out at EC's 'shocking decision'
August 06, 2025 6:12 pm
Pune NCP chief Prashant Jagtap said the Maharashtra State Election Commission's decision not to have VVPAT could lead to electoral malpractice.
After Chavan leaves NCP red-faced, party says it has taken note of Kokate's behaviour
July 21, 2025 11:54 pm
When asked whether Ajit Pawar will ask Kokate to resign, Tatkare said he wouldn't like to make any comment
NCP youth wing chief Suraj Chavan apologises after party workers assault Chhava Sanghatna activists; told to resign
July 21, 2025 3:41 pm
Earlier, Chhava Sanghatna activists had protested after a video allegedly showed NCP minister Manikrao Kokate playing an online card game inside the Maharashtra Assembly.
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.
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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.
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