Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar is the Sharad Pawar-led political formation that emerged from the 2023 split in the Nationalist Congress Party. The Election Commission recognised the Sharad Pawar faction under the name Nationalist Congress Party–Sharadchandra Pawar and allotted it the 'Man Blowing Turha' symbol in 2024.
Party President
Party History
- 1999Original NCP founded
Sharad Pawar, P. A. Sangma and Tariq Anwar founded the Nationalist Congress Party after separating from the Indian National Congress.
- 2023NCP split
A major organisational and legislative split occurred in the Nationalist Congress Party, with Ajit Pawar leading a rival faction and Sharad Pawar retaining a separate organisational formation.
- 2024Election Commission decision
On 6 February 2024, the Election Commission recognised the Ajit Pawar faction as the NCP for organisational and symbol purposes. The Sharad Pawar faction was given a one-time option to choose a new name.
- 2024New party name and symbol
The Election Commission accepted the name Nationalist Congress Party–Sharadchandra Pawar for Sharad Pawar's group and allotted the 'Man Blowing Turha' symbol.
- 2024Lok Sabha election
The party contested 12 Lok Sabha seats and won 8, all of its wins being in Maharashtra.
- 2024Maharashtra Assembly election
The party contested 86 seats and won 10 seats, receiving about 11.28% of the vote in the state.
- 2026Sharad Pawar returns to Rajya Sabha
Sharad Chandra Pawar was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra for a third term beginning in April 2026.
Top Leadership
- SCSharad Chandra Pawar
- JRJayant Rajendra Patil
- SSSupriya Sule
- JAJitendra Awhad
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
The party advocates secular and inclusive politics.
The party emphasises representation, equality and welfare for disadvantaged communities.
Agriculture, farmers' welfare and rural economic development are major areas of political focus.
The party supports stronger state rights and a cooperative federal structure.
The party advocates economic development combined with welfare and social inclusion.
Ideology & Vision
The party seeks to combine social justice, secularism, federalism, farmers' welfare and inclusive economic development.
Alliances
- Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)Opposition alliance in Maharashtra · since 2024
- INDIANational opposition alliance · since 2023
Symbol & Colours
- Green
- White
Key Highlights
Past Presidents
(1)- Sharad Chandra Pawar – present
All information is sourced from official and public records.