Ajit Pawar's Demise Splits NCP Faction, BJP Tensions Rise
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News18•30-01-2026, 12:46
Ajit Pawar's Demise Splits NCP Faction, BJP Tensions Rise
- •Ajit Pawar's death has led to a split within his NCP faction, with one group favoring Mahayuti and the other Sharad Pawar.
- •The fragmentation of Ajit Pawar's NCP has increased tension for the BJP, which wants the faction to remain with Mahayuti.
- •Before his demise, there were reports of a potential reunion between Ajit Pawar's and Sharad Pawar's NCP factions by February 8.
- •The BJP fears that if Ajit Pawar's faction leaves Mahayuti, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena's influence could grow.
- •Sunetra Pawar, Praful Patel, and Sunil Tatkare are being considered to lead Ajit Pawar's NCP following his death.
Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's sudden death has caused his NCP faction to split, creating political uncertainty and tension for the BJP.
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