'Completely false': NCP (SP) rejects merger buzz after Supriya Sule says talks ended with Ajit Pawar's death
What Happened?
The NCP (SP) has dismissed merger rumors with the Ajit Pawar faction as false, stating there are no plans for a merger. Supriya Sule confirmed discussions ended after Ajit Pawar's death.
Key points
- NCP (SP) spokesperson Pravin Kunte Patil called merger reports 'completely false'.
- Supriya Sule stated merger discussions ended after Ajit Pawar's death.
- Sule emphasized her relationship with Ajit Pawar was based on affection, not politics.
- She rejected speculation about joining the BJP-led NDA.
- Sule urged media to focus on pressing policy issues instead of merger talks.
Key insights
- The NCP (SP) aims to maintain its identity separate from the Ajit Pawar faction.
- Sule's comments reflect a personal loss impacting political decisions.
- The focus on policy issues may reshape public discourse in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
The rejection of merger talks highlights ongoing political dynamics within Maharashtra's NCP factions.
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Source
Times of India


