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The Speaker also said it is his prerogative to decide on the appointment of a new opposition leader in the Assembly.
NCP has 53 MLAs in 288-member Maharashtra Assembly; Ajit Pawar needs support of at least 36 legislators to not attract provisions of anti-defection law.
The 63-year-old leader, who is known to be politically ambitious and speak his mind, took oath as the deputy CM of Maharashtra on Sunday for the third time since 2019, capping months of intense speculation about his next political move.
"Politics of development is being backed by a man of development. When a deserving party worker gets a secondary role, such things happen," Shinde said about Ajit Pawar, the nephew of Sharad Pawar who is known to display rebellious streaks.
In a day of massive political developments, Ajit Pawar was sworn in as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government along with several of his colleagues.
The news made headlines after Ajit Pawar on Sunday met some party leaders and MLAs at his official residence in Mumbai.
The announcement was made in the presence of Ajit Pawar, a key player in NCP.
Speaking to TV channels, Thomas had said that Chacko was acting in an authoritarian manner and trying to finish him off in his Kuttanad seat.
Three days ago, Pawar had announced that he was resigning.
Panel decides on two resolutions -- rejecting his resignation and urging him to continue as party chief -- will be conveyed to Sharad Pawar for his final call in the matter.
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