Supriya Sule Comments on Prashant Kishor's Role in NCP Politics

In a recent statement, Supriya Sule, acting president of the NCP, addressed the potential collaboration between a faction of the party and political strategist Prashant Kishor. She highlighted their long-standing friendship and Kishor's recent electoral success in Bihar. Sule emphasized that Kishor's professional decisions are his own, reflecting on their relationship and his independence in the political arena. This discussion follows Kishor's recent meetings with key NCP leaders, raising questions about future alliances within the party.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2026, 09:09 IST

Supriya Sule Addresses NCP's Internal Matters

Mumbai, August 8 - Supriya Sule, the acting president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Saturday that whether a faction of the NCP collaborates with political strategist Prashant Kishor is an internal matter for the party. Sule emphasized that Kishor is a friend of hers and recently achieved a significant victory in the by-election for the Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar.

As a Member of Parliament from Baramati, Sule shared her thoughts with reporters, saying, 'Prashant Kishor has been a good friend of mine for many years.' She added that she has always been open about their friendship and has closely observed his work. Sule noted that Kishor makes independent decisions regarding his professional engagements, and it is entirely up to him whom he chooses to work with. Earlier this week, Kishor met with NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Supriya Pawar, along with her son and MP Parth Pawar.