Praful Patel, NCP Leader, Resigns from Rajya Sabha

Praful Patel, the leader of the Ajit Pawar faction, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha. Prafull Patel, the elected member of the Rajya Sabha representing the state of Maharashtra, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, as per the announcement released by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has accepted his letter of resignation, which will take effect on February 27, 2024. With no opposition, Prafulla Patel, an NCP candidate, was elected to the Rajya Sabha on February 20.

The possible reason? 

As of yet, Praful Patel's resignation has not been made public. His departure from the Upper House occurred shortly before the Lok Sabha elections. Prafulla Patel and Ajit Pawar are thought to be quite close. He had also chosen to accompany Ajit Pawar when the latter rebelled against uncle Sharad Pawar. In addition, he serves as NCP's acting president. has served as a central government minister.

Praful voice it out on social...

I was elected as the Rajysabha MP for the tenure of 2022-2028. I have resigned from my 4 year balanced old term of Rajysabha membership as I have been elected on Rajya Sabha for a new term which will be effective from 2024 to 2030. Hence I continue to be the member of the August… pic.twitter.com/ocfYik7P4f

— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) February 27, 2024

More on Praful Patel 

Praful Patel and Ajit Pawar are thought to be quite close. He had also chosen to accompany Ajit Pawar when the latter rebelled against Uncle Sharad Pawar. In addition, he serves as NCP's acting president. has served as a central government minister.