The Times of India

Pawar play in Maharashtra: NCP factions eyeing Feb merger? The 4 frontrunners to fill top post after Ajit dada's death

Ajit Pawar's untimely death in a plane crash has reignited talks of reuniting the NCP factions. Sources indicate merger talks were advanced, with Ajit Pawar viewing it as a strategic move for the party's future. His passing may now accelerate this process, with a potential February announcement. Leadership questions arise for the ruling NCP.