The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is facing growing internal tensions after senior leaders Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Dilip Walse Patil were excluded from a recent 12-member national office-bearers list submitted to the Election Commission. This omission has raised questions about the party's internal power dynamics, particularly under the leadership of Sunetra Pawar, who has recently taken charge following the death of former party chief Ajit Pawar in January 2023. The list, which has circulated online, also names Sunetra Pawar as the national president, with her sons Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar appointed to significant roles, further highlighting the generational shift within the party. In response to the backlash, Sunetra Pawar clarified on social media that the circulated lists contained errors and promised corrections. However, this did little to quell speculation regarding her authority and the party's direction. Tatkare's meeting with Sharad Pawar was characterized as a health check rather than a discussion on party matters, despite ongoing concerns about the growing influence of the younger Pawar generation over senior leaders. The situation reflects deeper issues within the NCP, as the balance of power shifts amid rising tensions between established leaders and the new generation.