Ajit Pawar: Both NCP Factions Want Unity; Will Uncle-Nephew Reunite After Thackeray Brothers?

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated that workers from both NCP factions desire unity, and family tensions have ended.
• The NCP, founded by Sharad Pawar, split two years ago, with Ajit Pawar's faction joining the NDA and claiming the party name and 'clock' symbol.
• Sharad Pawar's faction received the name NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and the 'trumpet' symbol.
• Both NCP factions have decided to ally for the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, confirmed by Supriya Sule.
• Ajit Pawar criticized local BJP leadership in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad for alleged mismanagement and corruption during their tenure.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar signals potential reunification of NCP factions, citing worker demand and family reconciliation.