Milind Khandekar on Ajit Pawar: 'He was the true inheritor of Sharad Pawar's legacy'

On this special report, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor of TAXA, reflects on the sudden demise of NCP leader Ajit Pawar, describing it as a 'very, very sad day' for Maharashtra politics. Khandekar notes that 'he was the true inheritor of Sharad Pawar' and highlights how Ajit Pawar managed the party's grassroots operations for over 35 years. The discussion covers Ajit Pawar's political journey from becoming an MP in 1991 to his role as a perennial Deputy Chief Minister who never achieved his ambition of leading the state as Chief Minister. Khandekar also analyzes the recent shifts in Maharashtra's political landscape, including the 2024 assembly elections and the 2022 rebellion where Ajit Pawar joined the NDA. The segment explores the potential for a unified NCP following recent signs of the Pawar family factions coming together during local body and Pune elections, marking a significant turning point for the party's future.