Ajit Pawar was keen on NCP merger, close aide reveals before tragic death

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was eager for the merger of the two NCP factions, according to his close associate Kiran Gujar.
• Gujar stated that Pawar confided in him about the imminent merger just five days before his fatal plane crash.
• Pawar had a roadmap for the united NCP and positive talks were underway with Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and other leaders.
• The two factions had recently allied for civic and Zilla Parishad elections, indicating a move towards unity.
• Gujar emphasized the importance of the factions uniting now, following Ajit Pawar's death, for Baramati and Maharashtra's betterment.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar was actively pursuing a merger of NCP factions, a plan cut short by his untimely death.