When Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy CM of Maharashtra, one big question was whether his uncle Sharad Pawar was on board. Sharad Pawar however soon made it clear that Ajit's decision was personal. He also denied that Ajit's move had anything to do with the power struggle with Supriya Sule.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/did-sharad-pawar-know-can-he-hold-ncp/articleshow/72204427.cms