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NCP merger before Ajit Pawar’s first death anniversary would be true tribute to him, Says Amol Mitkari

Akola, Nov 11 (UNI) Former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Amol Mitkari has said that the merger of the two factions of the NCP would be the real tribute to late Ajit Pawar. He expressed hope that the merger would be completed before January 28, when the first death anniversary of Ajit Pawar will be observed.
Mitkari’s statement has once again intensified speculation over the possible reunification of the two NCP factions, amid a series of political developments and meetings involving leaders from both sides over the past few days.
Mitkari said fulfilling Ajit Pawar’s dream of bringing the two NCP factions together would be an appropriate tribute to the late leader.
He expressed his desire that the merger should take place before his first death anniversary, which is around two-and-a-half months away.
The issue of a possible merger has gained momentum following a series of meetings with senior NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Sharad Pawar, along with discussions involving union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Earlier, MP and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Supriya Sule had indicated that discussions on the merger had ended, at least from her party's side.
However, recent political developments have revived speculation about a possible rapprochement between the two factions.
Mitkari has also repeatedly demanded an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash and has expressed suspicion that there may have been foul play.
His latest remarks, however, have focused on the political reunification of the two NCP factions.
Meanwhile, reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s claim that around 20 NCP MLAs could split from the party, Mitkari dismissed the statement and took a dig at the opposition leader.
Instead of worrying about the NCP, Raut should focus on his own party, Mitkari said.
Mitkari’s appeal for a merger before Ajit Pawar’s first death anniversary is likely to add a fresh dimension to the ongoing political debate over the future of the two NCP factions.

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