Nashik, July 16 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar underscored development as his administration's foremost priority while welcoming defecting Congress leader Vaibhav Thakur into the Nationalist Congress Party fold on Wednesday.
Addressing a membership ceremony at KC College Hall, the NCP national president declared his government's commitment to "advancing all societal sections," linking this vision to preparations for upcoming local body elections. Thakur, a prominent youth leader from Nashik district, formally joined the ruling party alongside numerous supporters.
Pawar acknowledged Nashik's electoral significance, noting the party secured 100% of legislative assembly seats in the district. "We've ensured substantive repre...