Overview
- The Election Commission of India has told NCP president Sunetra Pawar to produce copies of the resolutions and supporting documents for amendments claimed to Articles 6, 7, 12, 32 and 36 after finding only a resolution for Article 18(1) in the paperwork it received.
- The ECI noted communications from Pawar that notified the commission of changes across six articles but said the compliance papers contained only the February convention resolution related to Article 18(1).
- Party functionaries confirmed they received the ECI letter and said they will consult with Sunetra Pawar before sending a formal response to the commission.
- The inquiry follows internal disputes and a legal challenge to Sunetra Pawar’s election as national president after Ajit Pawar’s death and the party’s February convention that reorganised leadership roles.
- If the NCP cannot produce formal resolutions, the ECI may decline to treat the disputed amendments as valid which could affect recognition of office‑bearers and deepen organisational and political uncertainty for the party.