Hiraman Bhika Khoskar Was Welcomed Into The Party Fold By Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar And NCP State President Sunil Tatkare

Pune: In a major boost to Ajit Pawar led NCP ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Congress MLA from Igatpuri assembly constituency, Hiraman Bhika Khoskar today joined the Nationalist Congress Party. Hiraman Bhika Khoskar joined the NCP with dozens of his supporters including former Zila Parishad member Sampatnana Sakale in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Maharashtra NCP President Sunil Tatkare in Pune. 

Inducting him into the party, Mr. Ajit Pawar welcomed the MLA saying Mr. Khoskar's joining the NCP family will strengthen the party in Nashik and adjoining areas. Mr. Khoskar enjoys much clout in Nashik region particularly in tribal community.

In the run up to the state assembly poll, this is the second big joining in the NCP in the last few days. Just a few days back, veteran actor Sayaji Shinde joined the party in Mumbai.