Sharad Pawar Tribute Visit Sparks Fresh Buzz Over NCP Reunion After Ajit Pawar Death

Baramati(Pune)[Maharashtra] February 04: Nationalist Congress Party SP chief Sharad Pawar visited Baramati late Tuesday night and then he went to the residence of Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday. The visit was to pay floral tribute to his late nephew Ajit Pawar who unfortunately died in a plane crash last week. Family members were present. Sons Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar stood quietly during the ceremony. MLA Rohit Pawar was also there. No political statements were made. Still, many asked. Was this only a family moment. Or was it also a political signal.

Tribute Ceremony Brings Pawar Family Under One Roof Again

The tribute ceremony was held at Sunetra Pawar’s residence. Sharad Pawar placed flowers before Ajit Pawar’s photograph. The moment was emotional. Cameras captured silence, folded hands and bowed heads. This was the first public family gathering after death of Ajit Pawar. Sunetra Pawar had recently taken oath as Maharashtra’s first woman deputy chief minister. Sharad Pawar had earlier said he felt happy about her appointment. People watching closely asked. Does this family unity hint at political unity as well.

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NCP Reunion Talks Resurface After Months of Speculation

For months, a reunion was expected. Rumours between the two NCP factions have been circulating. After Ajit Pawar’s death, these talks became louder. Party leaders claimed discussions were already in advanced stages. Sources said Ajit Pawar had planned to announce reunification on February twelve. Sharad Pawar later confirmed merger talks were led by senior leaders. However, no official roadmap was shared. During the Baramati visit, no press interaction happened. Still, political observers believe silence itself was a message. Supporters online debated whether unity is now inevitable.

Closed Door Meetings Add to Political Curiosity

Earlier on Wednesday, Sharad Pawar held closed door meetings. The metting was with Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. The meeting took place at Vidya Pratishtan in Baramati which reportedly lasted nearly ninety minutes. No official details were released. Sources suggested discussions may have involved party future and Zila Parishad elections. Others felt family matters were discussed first. The lack of clarity only increased curiosity. People commented on social media asking why meetings were private. Some said politics should wait. Others said politics never waits, especially in Maharashtra.

Conflicting Claims and Growing Public Debate

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis added another angle. He questioned whether merger talks were real. He said if talks were serious, Ajit Pawar would have informed him. This statement sparked debate. Opposition leaders disagreed. Sharad Pawar’s party claimed talks were genuine and detailed. Meanwhile, citizens shared mixed reactions. Some felt respect should remain above politics. Others said Ajit Pawar’s legacy will shape NCP’s future path. Baramati is long known as the Pawar family stronghold. It has once again became the centre of Maharashtra politics.