And whether the BJP will want to trust Sharad Pawar the way it trusted Ajit Pawar is another question. Another senior leader said that the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar had raised questions on the future of Pawars’ leadership, and the fate of a regional party like NCP. Parth Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s son, is a political novice. But questions remain on whether she will be able to hold the party together strongly, the way her husband Ajit Pawar did. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar is slated to have long term implications on Maharashtra politics.

Source: The Hindu January 30, 2026 13:33 UTC