Sharad Pawar criticized Ajit Pawar and other NCP members for causing a split in the party for power, referring to their alliance with BJP and Shiv Sena. He expressed his disappointment with the defection, especially addressing minister Walse Patil, and urged support for Devdatta Nikam in the upcoming elections.

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During his visit to the area on Thursday, the chief minister inaugurated 74 development projects valued at Rs 185 crore across various gram panchayats