India, May 21 -- Political ambitions and succession battles continue to trigger splits within Maharashtra's influential political dynasties, with several prominent families witnessing internal divides over party loyalties and leadership claims. The latest to join that list is the Davkhare family of Thane, once considered a formidable force in the undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Prabodh Davkhare, the elder son of former senior NCP leader Vasant Davkhare, on Wednesday joined the Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Sunetra Pawar, exposing a clear political divide within the family. His younger brother, Niranjan Davkhare, is currently with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Prabodh formally joined the party in the presence ...