Sharad Pawar Stands Firm: No Reunion with Ajit Pawar’s NCP Faction

The political landscape in Maharashtra remains turbulent following the 2023 split of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Sharad Pawar, the party’s chief, has unequivocally ruled out any possibility of joining forces with the faction led by his nephew, Ajit Pawar, who is now the state’s Deputy Chief Minister.

Pawar Rejects BJP Alliance

Sharad Pawar reiterated his strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance, stating he would “never support” such a coalition. This declaration further solidifies the divide between the two NCP factions and underscores the ongoing political tension in Maharashtra.

The 2023 NCP Split: A Deepening Divide

The split within the NCP occurred earlier this year when Ajit Pawar and a group of MLAs broke away from the party to join the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. This move sent shockwaves through Maharashtra’s political scene and led to the current, complex political dynamic.