Nationalist Congress Party
Nationalist Congress Party is the Ajit Pawar-led Maharashtra political party recognized by the Election Commission after the 2023 NCP split. It is led nationally by Sunetra Pawar since February 2026 and is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.
Party President
Party History
- 1999NCP founded
Sharad Pawar, P. A. Sangma and Tariq Anwar founded NCP.
- 2004UPA participation
NCP became an important coalition partner of the Congress-led UPA.
- 2019Maharashtra coalition politics
NCP played a central role in forming the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
- 2023NCP split
Ajit Pawar led a split and joined the Maharashtra government; ECI later recognized his faction as NCP.
- 2026Sunetra Pawar becomes president
Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected NCP national president after Ajit Pawar's death.
Top Leadership
- SPSunetra Pawar
- PPPraful Patel
- STSunil Tatkare
Election Performance
(Lok Sabha)State-wise Strength
(1 states)- Maharashtra
Financial Overview
No financial statements on record.
Organisational Structure
A network reaching from the national council down to booth level.
Major Policies & Agenda
Support for farmers, irrigation and rural development.
Welfare programs for disadvantaged and rural communities.
Greater role for states within India's federal structure.
Economic growth combined with social inclusion and regional development.
Ideology & Vision
NCP's political tradition combines social welfare, agrarian interests, federalism and Maharashtra-focused development.
Alliances
- Mahayuti / NDAGoverning alliance partner
Symbol & Colours
- Blue
Connect with NCP
Key Highlights
Past Presidents
(4)- Sharad Pawar – present
- Ajit Pawar – present
- Praful Patel – present
- Sunetra Pawar – present
All information is sourced from official and public records.