Mr. A, the leader of a rebel faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), became the deputy chief minister of state in July 2023 after joining the Shiv Sena-BJP government. He claims to be the national president of the NCP and has replaced his uncle Mr. B's photo with that of the first chief minister of state, on his party's posters and banners. He also wrote an open letter to the people of the state on his completion of 100 days as the deputy chief minister, in which he praised the party's legacy and vision. Mr. B, the founder of the NCP has said that Mr. A's dream of becoming the chief minister of state will never come true.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen Mr. B's statement?
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Mr. A has the support of 35 out of 54 NCP MLAs in the Maharashtra assembly.
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The Shiv Sena-BJP government had made it clear to Mr. A before joining that he would get to serve only as the deputy chief minister of state and never the chief minister of state.
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Mr. A has been endorsed by the Election Commission as the legitimate leader of the NCP and its election symbol.
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Mr. A has been instrumental in implementing several development and welfare schemes in Maharashtra in the last 100 days.
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Mr. A has been able to win over some senior leaders from the Shiv Sena and BJP to his side.