Political upheaval continues in Maharashtra, with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar faction seemingly bearing the brunt. The party recently suffered another major setback when former MLA Babajani Durrani bid farewell to the NCP and joined the Congress.
Mumbai: A significant shift has occurred in Maharashtra's political landscape. Former MLA Babajani Durrani has severed ties with the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and has now aligned himself with the Congress Party. This development is considered highly significant in the context of the upcoming Assembly and local elections. Durrani's entry into the Congress is not only a blow to the Sharad Pawar faction but is also likely to strengthen the Congress's hold in the Marathwada region.
Durrani's Political Journey: A Course of Many Turns
Babajani Durrani's political career has been full of ups and downs. He was initially with the Ajit Pawar faction, but after Ajit Pawar joined the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, he expressed loyalty to Sharad Pawar. However, over time this loyalty weakened, and he has now joined the Congress Party.
According to sources, Durrani's disillusionment with the Sharad Pawar faction did not happen suddenly. The roots of discontent were deepened when he was not given a ticket in the Assembly elections. He had hoped that the Pawar faction would give him a chance, but this did not happen. As a result, he decided to contest as an independent. Since then, glimpses of his discontent have been clearly visible.
Decision to Join Congress: Strategic Move
Durrani had met with senior Congress leaders in the past few months. According to reliable sources, he made the decision to join the Congress, keeping in mind political strategy, local issues, and the upcoming elections. Now his new innings is being seen as a political gain for the Congress, especially in the Marathwada region.
A Major Blow to Sharad Pawar
Babajani Durrani's move to the Congress is a major loss for the Sharad Pawar faction, both politically and psychologically. He was considered one of the prominent faces of the faction and had a b hold in the Marathwada region. At a time when local self-government (Municipal Council/Panchayat) elections are approaching, his departure could signal weakness for the organization.
This is not the first time that the NCP's Sharad Pawar faction has faced an exodus of leaders. In the past few months, many leaders have either left the party or joined other factions. These events indicate that internal discontent and a lack of confidence in the leadership are increasing within the party.
