Rohini Khadse Affirms Loyalty to NCP Amidst Father's BJP Return

In a recent development that has stirred the political landscape, Rohini Khadse, a prominent leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and daughter of MLC Eknath Khadse, has firmly stated her decision to stay with the NCP, despite her father's impending return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Eknath Khadse, who had a long-standing association with the BJP spanning nearly four decades before joining the NCP in 2020, announced his decision to rejoin the BJP within the next fortnight.

Rohini Khadse, during her visit to Pune for a meeting at NCP SP president Sharad Pawar's residence at Modibaug, addressed the media, emphasizing her commitment to the NCP and its ideology. She highlighted that her decision is influenced by the support and guidance she has received from the party and Sharad Pawar over the last three-and-a-half years. Despite her father's political move, Rohini Khadse expressed her contentment with the NCP's ideology and stated her intention to continue her political journey within the party.

The political narrative took an interesting turn when Eknath Khadse decided to leave the BJP in 2016 following allegations of irregularities in a land deal in Pune district. His departure from the BJP was marked by his differences with senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. However, citing his long association and referring to the BJP as his home, Eknath Khadse has expressed his gratitude towards Sharad Pawar for his support during difficult times and confirmed his discussions with BJP president J.P. Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding his return to the party.

It is noteworthy that the BJP has nominated Eknath Khadse's daughter-in-law Raksha Khadse for the Raver Lok Sabha constituency in Jalgaon district, where she is currently serving as the party's sitting MP. This move by the BJP underscores the intricate dynamics within political families and their affiliations.

Rohini Khadse's steadfastness in staying with the NCP amidst her father's switch back to the BJP sheds light on individual political beliefs and commitments transcending familial ties. Her resolve to adhere to the NCP's ideology and work towards its goals reflects a deep-rooted conviction in her political stance. As this political saga unfolds, it will be interesting to observe how these developments impact the political equations within Maharashtra.