Jagtap said, “Just as no one can replace Balasaheb Thackeray in Shiv Sena, similarly it is difficult to imagine anyone else in place of Pawar Saheb in NCP. He should remain the head of the party till the last moment. While taking charge of the party, Pawar saheb should form a team and prepare the next level of leadership. Ajit Pawar is already ready because everyone knows his modus operandi.” He said that there is no doubt that Ajit Pawar is a capable leader, but the party needs the leadership and guidance of Sharad Pawar.