Sunetra Pawar elected NCP national president, tightens grip on party

Sunetra Pawar is now the NCP's national president. The party made this decision at its national convention in Mumbai. Praful Patel proposed her name, and members unanimously agreed. This move makes a merger with another party less likely. Sunetra Pawar will contest the Baramati by-election. Parth Pawar will represent the party in the Rajya Sabha.