Industrialist Gautam Adani described NCP chief Sharad Pawar as his "mentor" during an event in Baramati, praising his contributions to rural and agricultural development. The inauguration of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence also saw Pawar's daughter, Supriya Sule, refer to Adani as her "elder brother." The event, attended by various Pawar family members including Ajit Pawar, highlighted a rare show of unity. Adani Group also signed an MoU to support the AI centre's initiatives.