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Sharad Pawar Dismisses NCP Merger Rumours, Says Party Staying
People have been talking about the NCP and NCP (SP) possibly joining together.
Sharad Pawar was asked about these merger rumours in Mumbai.
He said his party was not going anywhere.
He also said other parties could join his party if they wanted.
Reports said merger discussions had become quieter in recent weeks.
However, the speculation about the two parties joining has continued.
Pawar spoke to district leaders and affiliated groups at the YB Chavan Centre.
His comments were meant to reject the idea that his party was preparing to merge elsewhere.
Sharad Pawar said his party would not go anywhere amid continuing merger rumours.
The speculation concerns a possible merger between the NCP and NCP (SP).
Pawar said other parties could merge with his party if they wished.
He made the comments while addressing NCP-SP district presidents and affiliated organisations.
The remarks were made at Mumbai’s YB Chavan Centre as merger discussions reportedly cooled in recent weeks.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar, the NCP-SP chief, and leaders of the NCP-SP and affiliated organisations.
- What
- Pawar rejected rumours that his party would merge or move elsewhere and said other parties could merge with it.
- Where
- The YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai.
- When
- At a recent Mumbai event; the exact date is not stated.
- Why
- He was responding to continuing speculation and questions about a possible NCP-NCP (SP) merger.
Merger Speculation
Pawar’s Rejection
Whether the parties will come together
Merger Speculation
Continuing rumours and earlier discussions have kept alive the possibility of the NCP and NCP (SP) joining together, although talks may have cooled.
Pawar’s Rejection
Sharad Pawar said his party would not go anywhere and suggested that other parties could merge with it instead.
Key facts
- Main figure
- Sharad Pawar
- Parties mentioned
- The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and NCP (SP)
- Pawar’s position
- His party would not go anywhere.
- Alternative offered
- Other parties could merge with his party if they wished.
- Event
- Meeting with NCP-SP district presidents and affiliated organisations
- Venue
- YB Chavan Centre, Mumbai
- Merger talks
- Reportedly cooled in recent weeks, while speculation continued
Quotes
Sharad Pawar
NCP-SP chief speaking at an event in Mumbai
“While discussing politics, our state president used a phrase and mentioned in a passing remark that various discussions and rumors were going around.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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