Sharad Pawar, the veteran politician from Maharashtra, has encountered yet one more setback as a distinguished MLA, Kiran Lahamate from Akola, has switched allegiance from his faction to affix Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Lahamate was initially seen with Ajit Pawar through the oath-taking ceremony on July 2, 2023, however later returned to Sharad Pawar’s camp. However, he has now made a U-turn and formally joined Ajit Pawar’s group on July 8, 2023. During the transition, Lahamate additionally signed newly drafted paperwork to solidify his affiliation with Ajit Pawar.
Ajit Pawar entrusted the duty of bringing Lahamate again into his camp to his trusted aide, Balasaheb Jagtap. Jagtap devoted three days to camp in Akola and efficiently persuaded Lahamate to affix Ajit Pawar’s fold. Additionally, Ashutosh Kale, the MLA from Kopargaon, has despatched an affidavit of assist to Ajit Pawar, additional strengthening his faction. As a consequence, Ajit Pawar’s group is step by step gaining momentum.
During Ajit Pawar’s oath-taking ceremony, Dr Lahamate stood by his facet and likewise affixed his signature to a number of beforehand ready paperwork. However, the next day, Lahamate returned to Sharad Pawar’s camp, attending a gathering in Mumbai and claiming that he was tricked into signing the paperwork.
Jagtap, performing on behalf of Ajit Pawar, made quite a few makes an attempt to persuade Lahamate to affix their camp however was unsuccessful. Instead of staying at house, Lahamate moved to an undisclosed location. Finally, on Saturday night time, Lahamate returned house and was subsequently delivered to Mumbai, the place he met with Ajit Pawar. They mentioned the event work that must be prioritised in Akola, and through this assembly, extra paperwork have been ready, with Lahamate offering his signature. It is now being asserted that Lahmate is legally sure to Ajit Pawar.
Meanwhile, Ashutosh Kale, the MLA from Kopargaon, is presently within the US together with his household. It is reported that he has additionally pledged his assist to Ajit Pawar via an affidavit. He is predicted to return inside a day or two and can elaborate on his place throughout his assembly with Ajit Pawar. Barring Rohit Pawar and Prajakt Tanpure, 4 different NCP MLAs have reportedly aligned themselves with Ajit Pawar.
In addition to MLAs, different workplace bearers and distinguished leaders have been assembly Ajit Pawar. Former MLAs Arun Jagtap, Chandrashekhar Ghule, Sitaram Gaikar, and others have reportedly proven their assist to Ajit Pawar. However, NCP district president Rajendra Phalke stays aligned with Sharad Pawar.
Notably, on July 2, in a stunning political manoeuvre, Ajit Pawar and eight different distinguished leaders, together with Chhagan Bhujbal, joined the Maharashtra authorities led by Eknath Shinde. Ajit Pawar was appointed because the Deputy Chief Minister, whereas the others have been sworn in as ministers in a ceremony held on the Raj Bhavan.
