Mumbai, 14 Jan (HS): Former

MLA and staunch supporter of Nationalist Congress Party Founder Sharad Pawar,

Ramesh Kadam, has resigned from the party. This is a major shock to the party.

Kadam lost election

of Chiplun Nagaradhyaksha and resigned as the Regional Unit President alleging

lack of support by the party workers in the municipal elections.

Ramesh Kadam joined

NCP in 1984. He remained with Sharad Pawar after Ajit Pawar revolted with the

support of most of the party leaders.

Kadam’s resignation

comes following announcement of elections in 12 Zilla Parishads and 125

Panchayat Samitis scheduled for February 5.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar