Praful Patel Dismisses Rift Speculation in NCP, Says Sachchidanand Singh's Letter Has 'No Weight'
Praful Patel has rejected speculation of a rift within the Nationalist Congress Party, stating that a letter attributed to Sachchidanand Singh carries "no weight" and does not reflect the party's official position.
Written by
Jyoti Mukherjee

Praful Patel Rejects Rift Claims
Senior NCP leader Praful Patel has denied reports of internal divisions within the party, asserting that the organisation remains united.
He said speculation about a split was unfounded and dismissed concerns over internal discord.
Remarks on Sachchidanand Singh's Letter
Responding to questions about a letter reportedly written by Sachchidanand Singh, Patel said it held no significance for the party.
According to Patel:
The letter does not represent the NCP's official stand.
It has no bearing on party decisions.
The party leadership remains united.
NCP's Position
Patel reiterated that there is no internal crisis within the NCP and that party affairs continue to function normally under its leadership.
He maintained that isolated statements or communications should not be interpreted as evidence of organisational differences.
Political Context
The remarks come amid continued political scrutiny of party dynamics and leadership issues within several regional parties.
Speculation regarding internal disagreements has surfaced following recent political developments, but the NCP leadership has publicly denied any organisational split.
Looking Ahead
The NCP leadership is expected to continue engaging with party workers and leaders while dismissing claims of internal instability.
Any future organisational changes or official decisions will be communicated through the party's authorised leadership.
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