Ajit Pawar was to lead NCP after merger: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar writes in party mouthpiece

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had agreed to merge the two NCP factions. Former deputy CM Ajit Pawar was set to lead the unified party. The merger announcement was scheduled for February 12. This information emerged in the party's mouthpiece. Ajit Pawar had reportedly begun steps to correct his departure from Sharad Pawar.

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Ajit Pawar was to lead NCP after merger: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar writes in party mouthpiece
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had agreed to merge the two NCP factions. Former deputy CM Ajit Pawar was set to lead the unified party. The merger announcement was scheduled for February 12. This information emerged in the party's mouthpiece. Ajit Pawar had reportedly begun steps to correct his departure from Sharad Pawar.
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