Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Rohit Pawar Says No Need To Join Congress
Some people in Maharashtra wondered whether Rohit Pawar would leave his party and join Congress.
The rumor grew after BJP MLC Parinay Fuke made that claim.
Rohit Pawar spoke about the issue during an interview with NDTV.
He said his party and Congress have different legal identities but similar ideas.
He also praised Rahul Gandhi for working on public issues.
Rohit said the two parties already cooperate through the INDIA alliance.
He said there was no reason for him personally to join Congress.
He also said he trusted Sharad Pawar not to take the NCP (SP) toward the BJP.
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar rejected the need to join Congress, saying the parties share similar ideologies.
BJP MLC Parinay Fuke had claimed Rohit Pawar was considering joining Congress after visiting Bhandara-Gondia.
Rohit Pawar praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for advancing his ideology and raising public issues.
He said the NCP (SP), Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena are working together in the INDIA alliance.
Rohit Pawar said he trusted Sharad Pawar and expected the NCP (SP) not to join the BJP-led alliance.
- Who
- Rohit Pawar, an NCP (SP) leader and Karjat-Jamkhed MLA, was at the center of the speculation; Parinay Fuke made the claim.
- What
- Reports and political comments suggested that Rohit Pawar might join Congress, but he said there was no reason for him to do so.
- When
- The comments were discussed during Rohit Pawar's NDTV interview on a Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The interview took place at the NDTV office; the political speculation concerned Maharashtra, including Bhandara-Gondia.
- Why
- The speculation followed Rohit Pawar's praise of Rahul Gandhi, his cooperation with Congress, and claims of possible differences within the Pawar family.
Rohit Pawar Staying With NCP (SP)
Speculation About A Congress Move
Whether Rohit Pawar will join Congress
Rohit Pawar Staying With NCP (SP)
Rohit Pawar said there was no reason for him to join Congress because his party already works with Congress in the INDIA alliance.
Speculation About A Congress Move
Parinay Fuke said Rohit Pawar was considering joining Congress, citing his visit to Bhandara-Gondia and his favorable comments about Rahul Gandhi.
Relationship within the Pawar family
Rohit Pawar Staying With NCP (SP)
Rohit Pawar expressed confidence in Sharad Pawar and did not acknowledge a political break with the NCP (SP).
Speculation About A Congress Move
Parinay Fuke referred to reports of a rift between Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule, though the article does not independently confirm such a rift.
Possible NCP (SP)-BJP alignment
Rohit Pawar Staying With NCP (SP)
Rohit Pawar said the NCP (SP) would not join the BJP and that he trusted Sharad Pawar to maintain its ideological position.
Speculation About A Congress Move
NDTV sources said discussions had taken place about the NCP (SP) joining the BJP-led NDA, but that the BJP would accept only a unified NCP.
- Rohit Pawar's position
- He said there was no reason for him to join Congress because the NCP (SP) already works with Congress.
- Party relationship
- Rohit said the NCP (SP) and Congress are legally separate but share the same ideology in his view.
- Alliance
- The NCP (SP), Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena are part of the INDIA alliance.
- BJP claim
- BJP MLC Parinay Fuke said Rohit Pawar was considering joining Congress.
- Rahul Gandhi
- Rohit Pawar praised Rahul Gandhi for firmly advancing his ideology and raising public issues.
- BJP alliance speculation
- NDTV sources said the BJP would accept the NCP (SP) as an NDA ally only if the NCP were unified.
- Rohit Pawar's assurance
- He said he had faith that Sharad Pawar would not take the NCP (SP) toward the BJP.