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Ajit Pawar's Last Wish Was NCP Merger, Says Close Associate Kiran Gujar

Kiran Gujar, a close Pawar family associate, stated that the late Ajit Pawar's final wish was for the two factions of the NCP to merge. His sons, Parth and Jay Pawar, collected his ashes after last rites performed with full state honors in Baramati. The funeral was attended by prominent figures including Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis, Nitin Gadkari, and Sharad Pawar. Shiv Sena's Shaina NC urged against political speculation, emphasizing the family's need to grieve.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar's Last Wish: NCP Factions Merger, Says Associate

  • Kiran Gujar reveals Ajit Pawar's merger wish
  • Sons Parth & Jay perform last rites
  • Political speculation on leadership & alliance
  • Funeral attended by top leaders
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'Merger of NCP factions was Ajit Dada's last wish': Pawar family close associate Kiran Gujar

Kiran Gujar reveals Ajit Pawar's final wish was to unite NCP factions. Leaders pay respects as political speculation follows his demise.

"It was 'Dada's' last wish that this (merger) should happen. All should be united. - Kiran Gujar"

Baramati, January 30

Member of Vidya Prathisthan and close associate of the Pawar family, Kiran Gujar, on Friday said that NCP chief Ajit Pawar's last wish was to unite the two party factions.

Ajit Pawar's sons Parth and Jay collected their father's ashes at Vidya Prathisthan Ground after his last rites were performed on Thursday, following his demise in a plane crash in Baramati.

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Kiran Gujar said, "Today, the ashes of Ajit Pawar were immersed at Sangam here. It was 'Dada's' last wish that this (merger of two factions of NCP) should happen. All should be united. Talks about this were happening throughout the family. In my last phone call with them, he had asked me for some election-related papers."

NCP and NCP (SCP) contested the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections in an alliance, and there were talks of an alliance for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls. Amid this, there were speculations that the two factions would come together under one symbol before Ajit Pawar passed away.

His death has sparked fresh speculation in Maharashtra politics.

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC asked the public not to indulge in such speculations. She stated that the decision on the new NCP chief and the Maharashtra Deputy CM post lies with the party.

Shaina NC said, "I don't think this is the time for any kind of speculation. We have just lost Ajit Dada, a great loss to the state of Maharashtra. It is the NCP's decision who to make the party president and who to make the deputy chief minister. These are all speculative theories that can wait. Politics will go on. Let the family grieve."

Ajit Pawar's last rites were carried out with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and carried out the final rituals.

Several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

A large number of people also gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground to bid him a final farewell, and supporters of Ajit Pawar chanted "Ajit Dada amar rahe" (Long live Ajit Pawar) as his mortal remains were brought to the ground.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Shaina NC is right. This is a time for mourning, not political maneuvering. Let the Pawar family grieve in peace. The speculation can wait a few weeks at least.
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Amit G
Very sad news. But I have to ask - is it appropriate for a 'close associate' to reveal such a 'last wish' publicly so soon after the funeral? Feels like it's being used to apply pressure on Sharad Pawar saheb.
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Priya S
The sight of Sharad Pawar at his nephew's funeral was heartbreaking. Whatever their political differences, family is family. Maybe this tragedy will heal the rift. My condolences to Baramati.
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Karthik V
Ajit Dada was a mass leader. The chants of "amar rahe" prove his connect with the people. The merger talk makes sense for the party's survival, especially before the local body polls.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, the state funeral and the unity shown by political rivals like Amit Shah and Sharad Pawar attending together was a powerful moment. Hope the politics that follows honors his legacy.

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