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NCP Merger Off the Table, Says Supriya Sule
Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule has ruled out any prospect of a merger with a rival faction, stating that discussions on the matter ended following her brother Ajit Pawar's death.
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Supriya Sule dismissed speculation about a potential merger involving the NCP, asserting there is no question of such a development occurring. When pressed on what obstacles might prevent a merger, Sule indicated that any such possibility had effectively been foreclosed.
"Discussions happened when my brother was alive. We also had that sentiment at the time," Sule said, referencing past conversations on the issue. "After he passed away, the matter ended there."
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions within Maharashtra's political landscape regarding potential realignments among regional parties. Sule's statement appears to draw a clear distinction between past considerations and the current position of the NCP on any merger proposals.
The NCP, a significant player in Maharashtra politics, has faced various structural challenges in recent years. Sule's comments suggest the party leadership has moved decisively away from merger discussions that may have been entertained at an earlier juncture.