Ajit Pawar: Both NCP factions want to unite, 'family tensions ended'

• Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated that workers from both NCP factions desire unity and family tensions have resolved.
• The NCP split in July 2023 when Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government with 41 MLAs.
• The Election Commission granted the NCP name and symbol to Ajit Pawar's camp ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
• Supriya Sule confirmed the two NCP factions united for Pimpri-Chinchwad polls due to worker demand, but future alliance is uncertain.
• Sule dismissed rumors of NCP (SP) joining Maharashtra's BJP-led government or her becoming a minister.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar claims NCP factions are uniting and family tensions are over, ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.