The NCP expressed concerns on Wednesday about Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's apparent lack of control over his party's leaders, especially given Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare's persistent criticism of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The NCP emphasised the importance of following coalition principles and the need for unity within the Mahayuti alliance.

Shivtare's continuing attacks on Ajit Pawar, despite meeting with Shinde in Mumbai, have enraged the NCP, particularly given Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra's, prospective candidature for the Baramati Lok Sabha seat, reported PTI. According to the report, NCP has publicly expressed its discontent with Shinde's Shiv Sena for the second time in the last ten days.