In a recent move, Sunetra Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has appointed her sons, Parth and Jay, to the core committee of office bearers. This decision has raised eyebrows as the official list submitted to the Election Commission of India on April 29 excluded prominent senior leaders such as Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse-Patil, and Sunil Tatkare. Sunetra quickly labeled the omissions as a clerical mistake, promising a correction soon. Parth will serve as the party's coordinator, while Jay is tasked with heading the national disciplinary committee. However, insiders are concerned that this move signals a shift towards dynastic control, as experienced leaders are seemingly being sidelined. The party is currently restructuring following the tragic death of Ajit Pawar in January 2023, and there are fears that the exclusion of senior voices could affect the party's stability. Senior leaders have expressed discomfort with the new appointments, indicating a departure from the inclusive approach previously championed by Sharad Pawar, the party's founder. State NCP president Sunil Tatkare dismissed speculation regarding the appointments, reiterating that Sunetra has clarified the situation.