The Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP questioned the internal election process, stating that Jayant Patil, from the rival faction, was not elected but nominated as the president of the Maharashtra unit. Lawyers representing the Ajit Pawar group argued that Patil's term as state NCP president ended in 2022. However, Patil countered, stating that he was elected for three years and his term continued until a new appointment was made. The Supreme Court has set a deadline of January 31 for the speaker's verdict in the NCP disqualification case. Read The Rest at :