Obituary: Ajit Pawar, the mercurial leader who stepped out of his uncle's shadow
The sudden death of Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, has left a political vacuum in the state. Sharad Pawar, his uncle and founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is now facing questions about how to lead the party after Ajit Pawar's defection to the BJP in 2023. The split between the two factions of the NCP has left many wondering who will take control of the party and whether its fragile alliances can endure. The political landscape in Maharashtra is now uncertain, with questions about how the remaining lawmakers will navigate this complex situation.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Sunetra Pawar was appointed Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister following the death of Ajit Pawar.
— The Hindu
Piyush Goyal's claim that Praful Patel was appointed NCP president was denied by Patel, who emphasized democratic processes for leadership decisions.
4 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Sharad Pawar, NCP leader, clarified that Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, is not involved in merger talks and Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil are leading the discussions.
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