NCP reunification on cards? CM Fadnavis' talks with leaders of both factions fuels buzz
Speculation regarding a potential merger between factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has intensified following meetings between party leaders and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. While some political figures dismiss these reports as rumors, others suggest the BJP is maneuvering to secure support for upcoming parliamentary legislation.
Why it matters
The potential realignment of Maharashtra's political landscape could significantly impact the stability of the ruling coalition and the outcome of national legislative efforts like the delimitation bill.
NEW DELHI: Speculation is rife over a possible change in the equations of Maharashtra politics after leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence.However, news agency PTI, citing sources, reported that Jayant Patil met Fadnavis at his official residence, 'Varsha', in Mumbai late on Tuesday night regarding an issue in his Uran-Ishwarpur constituency in Sangli district.Declining to elaborate, sources told PTI that Patil and ruling NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare did not meet the chief minister together.The meeting comes as buzz over a possible merger of the two factions gathered pace once again.In the days following the plane crash of Ajit Pawar, several members of the NCP (SP) had said that Ajit Pawar had initiated talks with senior leader Jayant Patil for the merger.
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