Praful Patel's New Move: Will Sharad Pawar's 'Last Wish' for NCP Unity Remain Unfulfilled?

• NCP politics shifts dramatically after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sudden death in a plane crash.
• Just four days after his demise, Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, was sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy CM.
• Praful Patel, NCP working president, and Sunil Tatkare are reportedly orchestrating Sunetra Pawar's rise, including plans for her to become party president.
• Patel denies any current discussions about merging NCP factions, stating Ajit Pawar's previous stance was only for local election coordination.
• The developments raise questions about whether Sharad Pawar's desire to reunite the NCP and family will now go unfulfilled.

Why It Matters: Praful Patel's actions and Sunetra Pawar's rapid ascent challenge Sharad Pawar's hopes for NCP unity.