Jayant Patil Steps Down As NCP (Sharad Pawar Faction) State President; Shashikant Shinde To Take Charge On July 15

Mumbai, July 12, 2025: In a major development within Maharashtra’s political circles, Jayant Patil has resigned from the post of state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar faction. Senior leader Shashikant Shinde has been appointed as the new state president and will formally assume charge on July 15.

Patil, who led the state unit for seven years, had earlier requested party supremo Sharad Pawar to relieve him from the post, saying it was time to give opportunities to new faces. “Pawar Saheb gave me several opportunities over the past seven years. Now, the party needs to bring in fresh leadership to move forward,” Patil had said during the party’s foundation day on June 10.

Shashikant Shinde’s Reaction
Speaking to ABP Maza, Shashikant Shinde expressed gratitude to Sharad Pawar and other senior leaders for their trust. “The party will decide who leads. If chosen, I will put in my best efforts to strengthen the organisation and live up to the expectations,” he said. Shinde also emphasised the importance of nurturing new leadership and tackling pressing issues like unemployment and agrarian distress.

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Who is Shashikant Shinde?
Born on October 19, 1963, in Humgaon village, Jawali taluka, Shashikant Shinde is a commerce graduate and a prominent labour leader. He has been elected MLA multiple times from Jawali and Koregaon constituencies and has served as Maharashtra’s Water Resources Minister. Currently, Shinde is an MLC and the Chief Whip of the Sharad Pawar faction in the state legislative council. Despite electoral setbacks in recent years, his grassroots connect and organisational skills have earned him this new role.

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Shinde replaces Jayant Patil at a crucial juncture for the party, as it gears up for upcoming elections and seeks to consolidate its base in the state.

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