Sunil Tatkare revives NCP merger buzz, hints ball is in Sharad Pawar’s court
Sunil Tatkare, the state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), reignited discussions about a potential merger with the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), stating that the initiative to restart talks lies with Sharad Pawar's leadership. His remarks followed a contentious meeting with Sunetra Pawar, who expressed frustration over not being informed about Tatkare's discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The backdrop includes ongoing speculation about reunification since the death of Ajit Pawar earlier this year, amid internal tensions within the party.