Was Ajit Pawar considering an NCP merger before his death? What aides say

Ajit Pawar was reportedly close to merging the two NCP factions before his sudden death. His demise has created a political vacuum in Maharashtra. The future of the Nationalist Congress Party now hangs in the balance. Talks of a reunion were ongoing, but his absence complicates the process. The Pawar family faces crucial decisions regarding the party’s future direction.