NCP(
INDIA
NCP (Sharad Pawar)
Secularism, Social democracy · Founded 1999
8
Lok Sabha
of 543
1
Rajya Sabha
of 245
0
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
The original NCP founded by Sharad Pawar in 1999 after being expelled from Congress. After the 2023 split, his faction retained the 'Nationalist Congress Party — Sharadchandra Pawar' name.
Founded
1999
Alliance
INDIA
President
Sharad Pawar
HQ
Mumbai
Type
State / Regional Party
Ideology
Secularism, Social democracy
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
8 / 543 seats
1.5% seat share
Key Facts
- Founded by Sharad Pawar after expulsion from Congress (1999)
- Nephew Ajit Pawar split the party in July 2023
- Won 8 LS seats in 2024 as part of INDIA MVA alliance
States & UTs Currently Ruling (0)
Not currently ruling any state