Mumbai, March 25 (NationPress) During a dramatic press conference, NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar accused Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel of making a brazen attempt to take control of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following the tragic passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.

Rohit Pawar alleged that certain leaders sent a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI) proposing amendments to the party's constitution that would grant extensive powers to a “working president.” He mentioned that Sunetra Pawar later reached out to the election authority, urging them to ignore any such communications during the critical transition period after Ajit Pawar’s untimely death.

He hinted at a pervasive conspiracy, featuring strategic letters to the Election Commission (EC), allegations of black magic, and the silencing of family members.

Rohit Pawar revealed that a letter was dispatched to the Election Commission on February 16, 2026—a mere 18 days after Ajit Pawar's tragic accident on January 28. This letter, allegedly signed by Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and Brijmohan Srivastava, claimed that the party's constitution had been modified.

"The proposed amendment sought to transfer all powers and responsibilities previously held by Ajit Dada to the Working President (Praful Patel), without the knowledge of Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar, or the party's MLAs," Rohit Pawar asserted.

He further disclosed that upon assuming the role of National President, Sunetra Pawar promptly contacted the EC, requesting them to disregard any correspondence made between the date of the accident and her appointment.

In a shocking revelation, Rohit Pawar claimed that "black magic" rituals were conducted outside Ajit Pawar’s residence while he was still alive, questioning whether a "godman from Nashik" was brought in to manipulate the party's leadership through occult practices.

He also hinted at possible collusion with external political entities, referencing a remark by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Just two days after the accident, Goyal allegedly referred to Praful Patel as the NCP’s National President. Although Goyal later called it a mistake, Rohit Pawar contended that the sequence of events indicates a premeditated transition involving Patel, Tatkare, and other senior party figures.

Moreover, Rohit Pawar alleged that MLAs were explicitly instructed by Tatkare and Patel to refrain from discussing the details of Ajit Pawar's accident during Assembly sessions. He noted that Jay Pawar (Ajit Pawar’s son) intended to hold a press conference but was met with suppression.

“Given these dubious maneuvers to seize power, we demand a comprehensive criminal investigation into the accident itself,” Rohit stated.

Concluding his remarks, Rohit Pawar issued a grave warning to the current Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar. “The political landscape has turned quite ugly,” he remarked. “You must remain vigilant regarding those around you. While the workers and MLAs are essential, the intentions of those in power are indeed questionable,” he cautioned.