Internal Conflicts and Rumored Mergers: The NCP's Ongoing Struggles

The article discusses the rumored merger between the Sharad Pawar-led and Ajit Pawar-led factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) amidst leadership controversies and the unexpected death of Ajit Pawar. Maharashtra NCP president, Sunil Tatkare, and other leaders doubt the merger's possibility, citing political complexities and recent internal appointments.

The political landscape in Maharashtra remains tense amidst speculations over a potential merger between the Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the Ajit Pawar-led faction. Despite some leaders' assertions that unification talks are underway, Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare has cast doubt on the feasibility of this merger.

Ajit Pawar's sudden demise has shifted the focus, with his wife Sunetra Pawar taking up the mantle as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister. Her appointment has sparked discussions regarding the future dynamics within the ruling BJP-led NDA coalition. The elevation of Sunetra Pawar, sworn in shortly after Ajit Pawar's death, marks significant political maneuvering.

Amidst these developments, leaders and factions continue to express differing stances on a potential unification, and accusations of conspiracies take center stage. Calls for judicial inquest into Ajit Pawar's death underline the political tension, highlighting suspicions about underlying motives linked to previous allegations involving BJP leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)