'NCP united under Sunetra': Party rejects rift rumours as she skips Amit Shah meet
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How it spread - 6 original reports
Mon, 2 November 2026
2 reports- Times of India15:24first to report
The speculation was fuelled by the absence of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons, Parth and Jay, from Sunday's meeting with Shah. The development raised questions about whether the party's leadership was being sidelined in discussions over its future following the death of Ajit Pawar. NCP national chief spokesperson Umesh Patil rejected reports as "incorrect, baseless and misleading".
- Times of India22:36
Fri, 6 November 2026
2 reports- Times of India15:02
Internal conflicts within the Pawar clan has once again put the party at a crossroads. A meeting of senior NCP leaders with Union home minister Amit Shah amid reports of discontent within the party has fuelled speculations. NCP chief Sunetra Pawar has convened meetings to address unity concerns after Ajit Pawar's death. Rohit Pawar has issued a caution to the family regaridng possible BJP manoeuvres.
- Times of India19:36
Senior members of the Nationalist Congress Party are considering merger talks with NCP (Sharad Pawar) due to internal conflicts. Recent meetings among upset party seniors have not resolved tensions surrounding leadership issues. Parth Pawar’s leadership has been questioned, prompting discussions about their political future. Despite previous denials of merger talks after Ajit Pawar's death, interest in reunification remains. Clarity on future alliances and leadership roles is necessary before...
Sat, 7 November 2026
2 reports- ianslive.in13:00
Nagpur, Nov 7 (IANS) Amid speculations over the merger of NCP factions, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that they are two independent parties and will collectively make their decisions.
- indiatimes.com19:45
BJP is engaging in discussions regarding the potential merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions. Rohit Pawar has dismissed any possibility of a reunion, while Sunetra Pawar, the current NCP president, remains silent. BJP leaders such as Pravin Darekar believe that only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar can decide on the merger.