Archive · 10 Nov 2025
NCP Appoints 17 Spokespersons Amid Pune Land Deal Controversy
A political party in Maharashtra called the NCP has picked 17 new people to be official speakers for them.
This happened while elections for local leaders are going on.
Some of these new speakers include Rupali Chakankar and Suraj Chavan.
The party wants these spokespeople to speak with one voice to help them communicate better across the state.
Interestingly, some people who used to speak for the party, like Rupali Patil and Amol Mitkari, are not on the new list.
The party leader, Ajit Pawar, is also facing some criticism about a land deal involving his son.
The NCP says that the people who were removed from being spokespersons will get other jobs in the party.
The party also mentioned they will respond strongly to criticism.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) appointed 17 new spokespersons amid local body elections.
Notable appointees include Rupali Chakankar (State Women Commission chief) and Suraj Chavan (former youth wing leader).
Rupali Patil, Amol Mitkari, and Vaishali Nagawade were dropped as spokespersons.
The appointments aim to improve party coordination and communication statewide.
The announcement coincides with the NCP and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar facing criticism over a Pune land deal.
- Who
- The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- What
- Released a list of 17 new party spokespersons and removed Rupali Patil, Amol Mitkari, and Vaishali Nagawade from their spokesperson roles.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To strengthen the party's stand during local elections, improve coordination, and establish a unified communication strategy across the state.
Rupali Patil
NCP Leadership
Spokesperson Appointments
Rupali Patil
Rupali Patil was dropped as a spokesperson and expressed readiness to discuss the new list with Ajit Pawar, noting her exclusion along with Amol Mitkari and Vaishali Nagawade.
NCP Leadership
The NCP appointed 17 new spokespersons, including Rupali Chakankar and Suraj Chavan, with the goal of improving coordination and communication statewide. Those dropped are expected to be given other party responsibilities.
Controversial Appointees
Rupali Patil
Rupali Patil criticized Rupali Chakankar and questioned Suraj Chavan's appointment due to his past assault controversy.
NCP Leadership
Rupali Chakankar, despite past criticism, was appointed spokesperson. Suraj Chavan, who had stepped down from the youth wing leadership after an alleged assault, was appointed general secretary and to a youth policy committee.
- Party
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- Number of Spokespersons Appointed
- 17
- Notable Appointees
- Rupali Chakankar, Suraj Chavan
- Dropped Spokespersons
- Rupali Patil, Amol Mitkari, Vaishali Nagawade
- Party Leader
- Ajit Pawar
- Context
- Local and civic body elections, Pune land deal row
