NCP Symbol Dispute: Hearing in Supreme Court tomorrow, will there be a compromise between uncle and nephew, or will the conflict escalate?

Pune: A major dispute over the party symbol is underway between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). This dispute has now reached the Pune Zilla Parishad elections (2026), with both factions claiming the right to a separate symbol. The Supreme Court will hear the case tomorrow. Only after this hearing will it become clear which faction will get the official NCP symbol.
Despite being uncle and nephew, Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar have had growing political differences over the past few years. These differences have led to a split in the party, and both factions are preparing to contest elections independently. The Ajit Pawar faction has filed a petition in the Supreme Court claiming the right to the NCP symbol, while the Sharad Pawar faction has also demanded a separate symbol.
This symbol will be crucial for the Pune Zilla Parishad elections. Both factions have become active, and there is confusion among the workers regarding which symbol to fight under. The election strategy will be decided only after the Supreme Court's decision. Since both are prominent leaders in Maharashtra politics, this dispute is likely to affect the state's political atmosphere.
Everyone is eagerly awaiting this hearing. It will be interesting to see whether a compromise is reached or the conflict escalates.