Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar can resolve speculation regarding whether the two NCP factions will eventually reunite. These comments surfaced after Praful Patel and Parth Pawar held talks with Sharad Pawar, who was recently hospitalized with a chest infection. Fadnavis underscored that no merger can take place without the BJP, while also defending Sunetra Pawar against comparisons to her late husband, Ajit Pawar.
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that a merger between the NCP factions cannot p…: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that a merger between the NCP factions cannot proceed without the BJP's involvement.
Neither Sharad Pawar nor Sunetra Pawar has initiated formal discussions with the ruling c…: Neither Sharad Pawar nor Sunetra Pawar has initiated formal discussions with the ruling coalition about unifying the divided party.
Senior leaders currently share collective management of the NCP alongside Sunetra Pawar a…: Senior leaders currently share collective management of the NCP alongside Sunetra Pawar as part of the state's governing alliance.
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CM responds amid renewed speculation over a possible reunion of the two NCP
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