In a significant move to quell rumors of discord, Sunetra Pawar (president of the Nationalist Congress Party and deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra) visited Raigad district at the invitation of Sunil Tatkare (NCP's Maharashtra unit chief) to inaugurate various development projects. This visit, which took place in Tatkare's hometown, marks Pawar's first engagement in the region since she took complete control of the party. During her address, Pawar expressed gratitude for the invitation and referred to Tatkare's daughter, state minister Aditi Tatkare, as her 'daughter,' symbolizing a reconciliation between the leaders. Tatkare reciprocated with praise, likening Pawar to prominent female leaders like Mamata Banerjee and Jayalalitha, suggesting that her vision would elevate her status nationally. The public display of camaraderie comes in the wake of tensions following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28, leading to internal conflicts over party control and recent constitutional amendments. NCP insiders believe that both leaders recognize their mutual need for cooperation in the party's future, marking this event as a potential turning point.