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NCP merger in final stages, leaders’ roles to become clear soon: Shirsat

NCP merger in final stages, leaders’ roles to become clear soon: Shirsat

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Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Sunday that the merger between the NCP and the NCP (SP) is in its final stages and that the roles of various leaders will be clarified soon. He made the remarks in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during Diwali, noting that meetings between the two NCP factions, including Sharad Pawar and Parth Pawar, have heightened speculation about a possible reunion.

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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 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…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 2 outlets

    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’s remarks come amid renewed speculation over a reunification of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP)

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  3. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    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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  6. The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article

    NCP merger in final stages, leaders’ roles to become clear soon: Shirsat

    Maharashtra minister’s remarks come amid renewed speculation over a reunification of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP)

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