Raut Claims Ajit Pawar's NCP Merged with Sharad Pawar's Faction, Shinde Upset with BJP

• Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed Ajit Pawar's NCP has merged with Sharad Pawar's party, citing joint campaigning for local elections on the 'clock' symbol.
• Raut stated that Ajit Pawar would return to the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) as his heart remains with his family, despite being part of the Mahayuti.
• Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde government in July 2024 with eight MLAs, leading to the NCP split.
• The Ajit Pawar-led faction received the NCP name and 'clock' symbol, while Sharad Pawar's group is now NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar).
• Raut also claimed Deputy CM Eknath Shinde is upset with the BJP over the BMC Mayor's post, with Delhi leadership unwilling to compromise.

Why It Matters: Sanjay Raut claims Ajit Pawar's NCP has merged with Sharad Pawar's faction and Shinde is upset with BJP.