Sharad Pawar makes a U-turn, open to welcome rebels into party

However, the NCP (SP) chief says those who have worked to weaken the party by being within the outfit and working against its interests will not be taken back

Sharad Pawar makes a U-turn, open to welcome rebels into party

Sharad Pawar, NCP chief, has softened his stance on rebel leaders, now open to admitting them into his party, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), except those aiming to weaken it. This shift contrasts with his recent stance against rebels within the party. Pawar's remarks came during a joint media address with Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray, emphasizing unity within their coalition after recent electoral outcomes.