Ajit Pawar's Pre-Demise Call: Unite NCP Factions for Dharashiv ZP Polls

• Ajit Pawar called relative Suresh Birajdar two days before his demise, urging unity between NCP factions for Dharashiv Zilla Parishad elections.
• Pawar instructed Birajdar to contest together, even suggesting to carry the 'tutari' (NCP symbol) if fighting as part of the Mahayuti.
• Suresh Birajdar, State Vice President of NCP, revealed these instructions, highlighting Ajit Pawar's efforts towards party unity.
• Birajdar emphasized the long-standing family loyalty to the Pawar family and the sentiment among workers for unification.
• NCP has issued directives for Zilla Parishad elections, prohibiting band baja, halgi, processions, rallies, or meetings.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar sought NCP faction unity for Dharashiv ZP polls shortly before his death, as revealed by a relative.