Sharad Pawar Ends Speculation on Merger Between NCP Factions
On July 28, 2026, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar dismissed speculation about a merger between his faction and the Nationalist Congress Party led by the late Ajit Pawar, calling it 'irrelevant.' Over recent months, several leaders had claimed that reuniting the two parties was Ajit Pawar's final wish before his death in an air crash earlier this year. However, Sharad Pawar's statement and party insiders indicate the talks have stalled. Internal divisions persist within the ruling NCP: one group favors merger under Sharad Pawar's leadership to consolidate strength for the 2029 elections, while another, loyal to Ajit Pawar's family (Sunetra and Parth Pawar), opposes it, fearing loss of control. Sunetra Pawar is reportedly unhappy with the proposal. Recent meetings, including Parth Pawar's courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar and NCP leader Sunil Tatkare's meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah, have not revived merger prospects.
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