Pune News: Ex Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kakade Likely To Join NCP SP
Pune News: Ex Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kakade Likely Join NCP SPÂ
Former Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Sanjay Kakade is reportedly close to joining the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP), led by Sharad Pawar, according to sources. This potential shift could significantly impact the BJP’s presence in Pune, the district, and Western Maharashtra.
Speculation increased after Kakade’s wife, Usha Kakade, was spotted meeting NCP MP Supriya Sule in Pune, where discussions for potential NCP candidates were taking place. When asked about the developments, Kakade neither confirmed nor denied the meeting, stating, “I am not confirming or denying any news. I will consult with Devendra Fadnavis before making any decisions.”
Kakade, a businessman with strong political connections, has been close to Maharashtra’s deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, leading to much speculation about his possible exit from the BJP. Should he switch to the NCP, it would be another high-profile defection from the BJP, following figures like Samarjeetsinh Ghatge and Harshwardhan Patil, just ahead of key elections.
