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'NCP merger talks a laughing stock, damaging Sharad Pawar's image'

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Through an editorial in *Saamna*, Shiv Sena (UBT) cautioned Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, Jayant Patil, and Shashikant Shinde against participating in distracting political maneuvers. While Supriya Sule recently claimed that the unification discussions have concluded, the publication observed that opposing figures continue to keep the issue alive. The editorial further alleged that certain internal members within the NCP (SP) may be quietly angling for ministerial positions despite the rival camp's ongoing instability.

Key points

  • Engaging in alliance discussions with BJP-aligned factions damages Sharad Pawar's credibi…: Engaging in alliance discussions with BJP-aligned factions damages Sharad Pawar's credibility within the national opposition INDIA bloc.
  • The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition faces political confusion in Maharashtra as conflicting s…: The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition faces political confusion in Maharashtra as conflicting signals emerge over potential factional reunifications.
  • Suspicions persist that select leaders within Pawar's faction are privately pursuing mini…: Suspicions persist that select leaders within Pawar's faction are privately pursuing ministerial berths despite unresolved party infighting.

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MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday took a dig at the NCP merger talks calling it a ‘merger game’ that had now become a ridiculous laughing stock.

The Sena (UBT) in an editorial in Saamna, also slammed NCP (SP) supremo

Sharad Pawar saying when Sharad Pawar's party (NCP-SP) is in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and INDIA bloc, such discussions are damaging Sharad Pawar's image.

The editorial said it is not in keeping with the tradition of the state that Sharad Pawar should sit in discussions with a group that is

BJP’s lapdog and create an atmosphere of confusion and suspicion in Maharashtra.

“There may be 2-4 people in Sharad Pawar's party who are eager for ministerial posts. It is not good that Sharad Pawar should destroy the principles of his life that he has followed for so many years. The next question is who will merge with whom in this game. It is not in keeping with the tradition of the state that Sharad Pawar should sit in discussions with a group that is BJP’s lapdog and create…

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