Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed delight with the Election Commission's decision to declare the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the 'real' Nationalist Congress Party. Fadnavis lauded the decision as a demonstration of democracy's power and expressed trust in Ajit Pawar's leadership, reported news agency ANI. 

According to the report, Fadnavis, speaking to media in Nagpur, emphasised that the move was expected given Ajit Pawar's widespread support and organisational backing. He praised Ajit Pawar and emphasised the importance of preserving democracy, particularly following the 2019 mandate crisis.