India, Sept. 19 -- Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who split the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and joined the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra in 2023, said he parted with his uncle Sharad Pawar to "provide stability and progress" for Maharashtra.

Ajit Pawar, while speaking to office-bearers and party leaders at NCP's 'Chintan Shibir' in Nagpur, said his party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies, PTI reported.

The NCP leader said he is often asked why his party is in alliance with the BJP and Shiv Sena, which led to strain in his personal relationships.

"...Many people ask me why I took this step and accepted the strain in family and personal relationships. I want to te...