Ajit Pawar got himself crowned as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra by attempting to split the NCP founded by his uncle Sharad Pawar. The move came as a shock to many. It is speculated that Ajit Pawar was upset that his name for deputy CM was brought up late by NCP.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/game-changer-ajit-packs-pawar-play-with-late-reverse-swinger/articleshow/72204295.cms