Ajit Pawar Rules Out NCP Merger Talks with Uncle Sharad Pawar, Keeps Options Open

• Ajit Pawar dismisses immediate merger talks with NCP founder Sharad Pawar, despite reunion speculations.
• He emphasizes the political adage: "No permanent enemies in politics," leaving room for future possibilities.
• Ajit Pawar's faction is collaborating with NCP (SP) for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal elections against BJP.
• He joined the BJP-led Maharashtra government as Deputy Chief Minister in July 2023, splitting the NCP.
• Ajit Pawar clarified that his party is not contesting civic polls with BJP due to their expansion strategies, denying "match-fixing."

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar rules out immediate merger with Sharad Pawar but hints at future political flexibility.