Praful Patel has officially been removed from his role as the national working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a move confirmed by the Election Commission. This decision follows the appointment of Sunetra Pawar as the party's national president in February, which had already sparked speculation about a power struggle within the party. Although Patel continues to be part of the 22-member national committee, the lack of an official designation alongside his name indicates a reduction in his influence within the party's decision-making processes. The recent organizational changes also reflect the increasing prominence of younger leaders such as Parth Pawar and Subodh Mohite, who have been appointed as national general secretaries. The reshuffle has raised questions about the future roles of Patel and Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra unit chief, particularly regarding Tatkare's position as the state president.