Jankar firm on contesting from Madha, Parbhani seats
Hindustan TimesRashtriya Samaj Paksha leader Mahadev Jankar held a crucial meeting with NCP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday to discuss his joining the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Following the meeting, Jankar said Pawar has extended his support for his nomination from both Madha and Parbhani Lok Sabha constituencies. The announcement may lead to triangular contest in Madha constituency where the BJP has fielded Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar while Dhairyasheel Mohite Patil, another BJP leader, has hinted to join the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP and contest polls. Meanwhile, NCP Maharashtra president Jayant Patil said that leaders from various districts of the state are approaching Sharad Pawar and the latter is holding talks with them.