Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar emphasised on Monday that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is firmly committed to secularism and progressive politics, vowing to resist any attempts to create religious disharmony in the state.

Speaking after inaugurating the NCP district office in Jalna, Pawar reiterated the party’s resolve to uphold Maharashtra's legacy of social unity and inclusivity. According to PTI, he said, “Maharashtra has always been a beacon of progressive thought and social harmony. The NCP stands unwaveringly for unity and secularism. We will not tolerate those who sow seeds of hatred and indulge in divisive politics.”