Ajit Pawar's Political Journey: Power, Split, And Reinvention
Born in 1959, Ajit Pawar rose through Maharashtra's powerful sugar cooperative network to become one of the state's most influential and polarising leaders. Known for his blunt style and command over key portfolios like finance and water resources, he was seen by supporters as a decisive doer and by critics as controversial. His career saw dramatic political turns, from the failed 80-hour government in 2019 to the 2023 split that fractured the NCP. Ajit Pawar's journey reflected the shifting alliances and realignments of modern Indian politics, leaving behind a legacy of power, disruption, and reinvention.
