Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Praful Patel expressed concern that people not connected with the NCP were commenting on the party’s internal decisions after Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash last week

Ajit Pawar faction asks whether Sharad Pawar camp is ready to back NDA if reunion happens; As speculation over a possible reunion gains momentum in political circles, leaders from the Ajit Pawar faction have publicly questioned the intent and direction of such a move