Mumbai, Nov 10 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday appointed state Women’s Commission chief Rupali Chakankar and youth leader Suraj Chavan as party spokespersons.

Both have faced flak for their conduct in the recent past.

The duo are among the 17 spokespersons whose appointments were approved by the NCP’s state unit president, Sunil Tatkare, with the objective of ensuring better coordination and a unified communication strategy across the state, the party stated in a release.

The party had earlier created a new post of general secretary (organisation) to enhance internal coordination and management.

Earlier this year, Suraj Chavan stepped down as the NCP’s youth wing president after he allegedly beat up Chhava Sanghatna acti

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