Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Sharad Pawar Rules Out NCP (SP) Joining NDA
Sharad Pawar said his political party will remain independent.
He said it will not join the NDA alliance led by the BJP.
He also said it will not merge with another party.
Pawar asked party workers to focus on building the organisation across Maharashtra.
His party meeting also discussed the drought affecting the state.
Pawar asked the chief minister for help for farmers, workers and rural families.
He requested loan waivers, foodgrains and financial assistance.
He also wants lawmakers to hold a special meeting about the drought.
Sharad Pawar said the NCP (SP) will not join the BJP-led NDA.
He also ruled out merging the party with another political outfit.
Pawar urged NCP (SP) workers to ignore speculation about political realignments.
The party’s state executive discussed organisational strengthening and Maharashtra’s drought situation.
Pawar sought a 17-point relief package and a special Legislature session for drought-hit communities.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP).
- What
- Pawar ruled out joining the National Democratic Alliance or merging the party with another political outfit.
- When
- Monday; the relief letter to the chief minister was sent the previous day.
- Where
- The party’s state executive meeting was held at the Y.B. Chavan Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Pawar said the NCP (SP) would strengthen its organisation independently across Maharashtra and sought urgent relief for drought-affected communities.
- Party position
- The NCP (SP) will not join the NDA or merge with another party.
- Party president
- Sharad Pawar
- Meeting location
- Y.B. Chavan Centre, Mumbai
- Main meeting topics
- Organisational strengthening and Maharashtra’s drought situation
- Relief proposal
- A 17-point package for drought-affected farmers, agricultural labourers and rural families
- Requested compensation
- ₹1 lakh per hectare for farmers and ₹25,000 for agricultural labourers
- Legislative request
- A special session of the Maharashtra Legislature to discuss the drought