Raj Thackeray: 'Patil is acceptable - Patel is not needed' in NCP leadership

• Ajit Pawar's faction proposed Sunetra Pawar for Deputy Chief Minister, securing her consent and delivering a blow to Sharad Pawar.
• Sunetra Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister within 72 hours of Ajit Pawar's departure.
• Discussions emerged about Praful Patel being a contender for the NCP's national president post.
• MNS President Raj Thackeray tweeted his stance: 'Patil is acceptable - Patel is not needed', expressing displeasure over state politics.
• Thackeray emphasized that the president of a Marathi party like NCP should be a Marathi person, a 'Patil', not a 'Patel'.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray opposes Praful Patel for NCP national president, advocating for a Marathi 'Patil'.