Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Pawar Grandnephew Rejects NCP-BJP Alliance Speculation
Yugendra Pawar is a young politician who is the grandnephew of Sharad Pawar, the leader of the NCP(SP) party.
He ran for a seat in the Baramati area in 2024 but lost by a large margin.
He told a newspaper that he will always support his uncle, no matter what.
He also said that the NCP(SP) will not team up with the BJP because they have different ideas.
His comments were made on a Sunday and were reported by The Indian Express.
Yugendra Pawar denies speculation of an NCP(SP)-BJP alliance.
He pledges support to party president Sharad Pawar regardless of any alliance decision.
Pawar contested the 2024 Baramati assembly seat against his uncle Ajit Pawar, losing by 100,000 votes.
He says the parties have different ideologies, making an alliance unlikely.
The comments were made to The Indian Express on Sunday.
- Who
- Yugendra Pawar, 32‑year‑old politician and grandnephew of NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar
- What
- He said he would support Sharad Pawar and that an alliance with the BJP is unlikely
- When
- Sunday, 2024
- Where
- Baramati assembly constituency, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- He believes the parties have different ideologies
- Party
- Nationalist Congress Party (Shiv Sena)
- Position
- Grandnephew of Sharad Pawar
- Election
- 2024 Baramati Assembly
- Result
- Lost by 100,000 votes
- Statement
- Denies NCP(SP)-BJP alliance