Senior NCP leader Ankush Kakade shared an emotional memory about late Ajit Pawar’s desire to reunite the two NCP factions by Sharad Pawar’s birthday. Ajit Pawar aimed to merge the factions as a gift to Sharad Pawar, but the reunion did not happen as planned.
Kakade mentioned that Ajit Pawar had requested him and other leaders to facilitate reconciliation between the factions. Despite planning to contest Municipal Corporation elections together, the tragic incident occurred before the formal reunion could take place.
NCP minister Narhari Zirwal acknowledged the emotional bond between the factions’ workers, emphasizing that the split did not sever their connection. Zirwal expressed that the decision on a potential merger would rely on the workers’ will and senior leadership’s guidance, hinting at a possible reunification in the future.
As Maharashtra mourns, the NCP’s political future faces uncertainty, with leaders like Zirwal suggesting a potential shift in stances following Ajit Pawar’s passing.
