Sun Apr 13 14:14:58 UTC 2025: ## Pawar Uncles Share Stage Amidst Political Rift
**Mumbai, April 13, 2025** – Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and his nephew, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, made their second joint public appearance this week, fueling speculation about their relationship despite their opposing political affiliations.
The two attended the Managing Council meeting of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha at Chhatrapati Shivaji College in Satara on Saturday. Their cordial interaction follows Mr. Sharad Pawar’s attendance at the engagement ceremony of Mr. Ajit Pawar’s son earlier this week. This is significant given Ajit Pawar’s defection to the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in 2023.
During the meeting, several educational initiatives were approved, including the launch of a new monthly magazine, *Rayat*, covering diverse topics from education and science to global affairs. The college also announced plans to introduce specialized courses in emerging technologies and establish a Center of Excellence in Satara.
While the repeated public appearances have sparked speculation about a potential reconciliation, both remain firmly entrenched on opposite sides of Maharashtra’s political divide.
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