Ajit Pawar sought reunion of NCPs, but his death raises fresh questions; Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel likely to decide party’s path
Ajit Pawar's unexpected demise has stalled the imminent merger of the two NCP factions. While united in grief, political divisions remain, making a consensus challenging without the driving force. The future of the merger now hinges on whether members align with the ruling Mahayuti or the opposition MVA. Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra, is being considered to lead the party temporarily.
