Mumbai, Oct 22 (Reporter) In a boost for NCP-AP ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election due next month, former minister Rajkumar Badole on Tuesday joined the party, in the presence of party's national president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other senior leaders, here. Hailing from Gondia district, Badole, who has twice represented the Arjuni Morgaon assembly constituency as MLA, holds considerable influence in the region. With Badole joining NCP-AP, it is said in political circles that it is likely to significantly bolster the party's presence and electoral prospects in this key region. Inducting him in the party, Pawar said, "The addition of an experienced and vocal leader like Badole in the party will strengthen the party’s position...////...