Ajit Pawar had planned NCP faction merger, close aide and Anil Deshmukh confirm

Ajit Pawar was actively planning a merger of the Nationalist Congress Party factions. A close aide revealed Pawar confided this plan just days before his death. Another leader echoed this sentiment, stating Pawar's wish must be respected. Both factions had allied in recent civic polls, indicating Pawar's vision for unity. Steps will be taken to fulfill his final wish.