'Merger talks ended with Ajit Pawar's death': Supriya Sule rules out NCP reunion

Published 14 Nov 2026, 13:30 IST

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Supriya Sule, sister of the late former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, said that talks on merging the two NCP factions ended on the day he died, after a date had been set for the merger. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, speaking after a meeting with Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, said there was no discussion on the NCP merger during that meeting and that the issue was only being heard about in the media. Earlier, Supriya Sule had noted the absence of any fresh government proposal on delimitation.

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Speculation over a reunion had intensified after Praful Patel met Sharad Pawar. Tatkare said the meeting was a courtesy visit

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 14 Nov 2026, 13:30 IST

'Merger talks ended with Ajit Pawar's death': Supriya Sule rules out NCP reunion

Speculation over a reunion had intensified after Praful Patel met Sharad Pawar. Tatkare said the meeting was a courtesy visit

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 14 Nov 2026, 14:04 IST

'Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule will not go with Amit Shah's NCP': Sanjay Raut

NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut have dismissed merger reports between NCP factions. Raut emphasized that the legitimate NCP is led by Sharad Pawar, not Ajit Pawar's faction. Sule stated merger discussions ceased following the death of her brother Ajit Pawar earlier this year…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 15:36 IST

Supriya Sule says ‘full stop on merger after Ajit Pawar’s death’ amid NCP reunion buzz

Clarifying that no communication has been received from the rival faction, Sule said discussions about reuniting ended permanently with Ajit’s death.

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ABP Live ABP Group 14 Nov 2026, 16:23 IST

Supriya Sule Closes Door On NCP Merger, Says Talks Ended With Ajit Pawar's Death

Amid renewed speculation over a possible merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has reiterated that there are no ongoing discussions, maintaining that the matter ended with the death of her brother, Ajit Pawar. Sule's remarks come as sources told…

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 20:15 IST

No discussion on NCP merger during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, issue only in media: Chief Minister Fadnavis

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said there was no discussion on the NCP merger issue during his meeting with Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar on Saturday. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme here, the CM also said one was hearing about the merger and purported…

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The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 21:09 IST

NCP merger talks ended with death of Ajit Pawar, says Supriya Sule

Date was set for merger between the two NCP faction, but talks ended the day the former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister died, says his sister

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