Thu Jan 09 18:38:50 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Politician Sharad Pawar Praises BJP and RSS’s Election Strategy
**Mumbai, India** – Veteran Maharashtra politician Sharad Pawar, leader of a faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has surprisingly praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), for their effective election campaign strategy. Pawar, speaking at a two-day NCP meeting in Mumbai, reportedly attributed the BJP’s recent victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections to the meticulous organizational work of the BJP and RSS. He highlighted their success in reaching every household, praising their planning and execution.
The BJP secured a comfortable victory in the November elections, although Pawar’s NCP suffered its worst-ever performance. This unexpected praise comes amidst the often-fractious political landscape of Maharashtra, where alliances shift frequently. The comments are particularly noteworthy given Pawar’s long history as a key opposition figure.
The meeting, attended by NCP MPs and MLAs, is not expected to result in any major organizational changes within the party. Pawar, who heads a smaller faction of the NCP following a split with his nephew Ajit Pawar, continues to be a significant player in Maharashtra politics.
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