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NCP factions inch closer to merger? Shirsat says political developments in final stages

NCP factions inch closer to merger? Shirsat says political developments in final stages

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Sanjay Shirsat, a Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader, said the merger between the NCP and NCP (SP) is in its final stages and that the roles of various leaders will be clarified soon. His comments came as meetings between the two NCP factions, including Sharad Pawar and Parth Pawar, have sparked speculation about a possible reunion. Shirsat made the remarks to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Diwali.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Shirsat's remarks come amid meetings between leaders of the two NCP factions, including Sharad Pawar and Parth Pawar, fuelling speculation about a possible reunion

    — The Federal

  • center · 1 outlet

    Maharashtra politics is buzzing with rumors of a potential reunion between the divided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions. Recent political meetings and a notable phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sharad Pawar have heavily fueled this speculation. Simultaneously, the rival NCP…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 1 outlet

    BJP is engaging in discussions regarding the potential merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions. Rohit Pawar has dismissed any possibility of a reunion, while Sunetra Pawar, the current NCP president, remains silent. BJP leaders such as Pravin Darekar believe that only Sharad Pawar and…

    — The Economic Times

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Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Sunday said a merger between the NCP and NCP (SP) appeared to be in its final stages, with the roles of various leaders likely to become clear soon. Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Diwali, Shirsat…

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    NCP factions inch closer to merger? Shirsat says political developments in final stages

    Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Sunday said a merger between the NCP and NCP (SP) appeared to be in its final stages, with the roles of various leaders likely to become clear soon. Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Diwali, Shirsat…

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