‘Unfortunately, Ajit left us before that’: Sharad Pawar makes big NCP merger revelation

Sharad Pawar revealed merger talks between NCP factions were advanced before Ajit Pawar’s death, aiming to fulfill his nephew’s wish. He denied prior knowledge of Sunetra Pawar’s potential deputy CM role, stating decisions are made in Mumbai without his consultation. Pawar also dismissed speculation about joining the NDA.