India, May 28 -- Former minister Prajakt Tanpure is likely to deliver another blow to the NCP (SP), with indications that he may soon join the BJP. According to NCP (SP) insiders, Tanpure is expected to formally join the party by May 30 and could be rewarded with the party's candidature for the Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) legislative council seat.

The NCP (SP) recently lost political ground in Rahuri, part of the Ahilyanagar district, after Tanpure opted out of contesting the by-polls. His withdrawal effectively turned the election into a cakewalk for the BJP.

On Tuesday night, the 49-year-old politician changed his Facebook DP, posting a picture of his uncle, senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil with folded hands. People were quick to inte...