Sharad Pawar Interviews Candidates for NCP Elections

Sharad Pawar has revitalized the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, conducting interviews for over 1,280 candidates across the state, including significant participation from Pune and Nashik. This resurgence is notable considering the NCP's struggles in recent years, marked by defections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that had many predicting its decline. Pawar's strategic efforts, including forming the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, have helped the NCP maintain relevance and actively prepare for elections. The party is keen on contesting several key constituencies, with ongoing discussions about seat-sharing arrangements with coalition partners. In a clear show of internal support, candidates have brought large groups of supporters to interviews, highlighting the party's renewed energy. The NCP is conducting surveys to assess candidate viability, aiming to field strong candidates in critical seats throughout the region.