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Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar camp issues whip to MLAs for today's meeting

News On Time Desk 05 July 2023

Mumbai: Wednesday could prove to be a crucial day in the National Communist Party's tussle as the two rival factions led by Deputy Prime Minister Ajit Pawar and National Communist Party President Sharad Pawar prepare for a face-off. Both the leaders have called for the presence of all MLAs, MPs and other party functionaries in their meetings - while Pawar will hold the meeting at the YB Chavan Center and the Ajit faction will hold the meeting at the Metropolitan Bhujbal Knowledge City. Bandra.

Both the factions are now gearing up for an all-out legal battle to regain control of the party. The Ajit faction needs at least 36 MLAs to avoid disqualification under the Anti-Defection Act, and Wednesday's meeting is an attempt by the two factions to unite as many party members as possible.

Pawar personally called upon MLAs, MPs, and other senior officials to stand by him in this difficult time. Pawar reportedly told an MLA over the phone, "This is the right time, take the right decision."