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NCP rift grows over Pune seat handover to BJP; Praful Patel takes veiled swipe at Sunetra Pawar
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Alok Deshpande , as published by Indian Express — Mumbai
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Praful Patel has made a comment that appears to be directed at Sunetra Pawar, though it was not explicitly stated. A rift within the NCP has grown due to the handover of a seat to the BJP.
A rift within the NCP has grown due to the handover of a seat to the BJP. The seat in question is located in Pune. Tensions have risen as a result of this decision.
Praful Patel has made a comment that appears to be directed at Sunetra Pawar, though it was not explicitly stated. The nature of the comment was veiled, suggesting a subtle criticism.
Further details about the situation and the reactions of those involved can be found in the source publication, which provides more information on the developing rift within the NCP.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Indian Express — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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