No formal proposal yet, say senior NCP(SP) leaders amid buzz over merger with Congress
Senior leaders of the NCP (SP) have denied reports of a potential merger with the Congress party, dismissing the rumors as speculation. While some political figures have suggested a consolidation, internal resistance within the Congress party and skepticism from leadership suggest no formal plans are currently in motion.
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This reflects the complex and shifting landscape of Maharashtra's coalition politics ahead of future electoral cycles.
There is no formal proposal yet for the merger of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) with the Congress, senior NCP (SP) leaders told The Hindu on Friday (June 12, 2026).
The article presents multiple viewpoints from different political parties and leaders without taking a definitive stance.
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