Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has fueled speculation of a potential reunion between the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions ahead of upcoming civic polls. Responding to a question about Sharad Pawar's photographs on campaign banners with "May there be sugar in your mouth," Ajit Pawar's remark has sparked discussions about reconciliation. Both factions have already agreed to jointly contest municipal elections in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune, signaling a shift after months of rivalry following the NCP's split in July 2024.