Speculations abuzz after NCP, NCP SP leaders meet CM Fadnavis

Recent meetings between rival NCP and NCP SP leaders and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have sparked political speculation. Observers are questioning whether these interactions signal a potential realignment or merger within the state's political landscape.
Why it matters
Shifts in party alliances in Maharashtra can significantly alter the balance of power in regional and national Indian politics.
Speculations are abuzz in Maharashtra after rival NCP and NCP SP leaders met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis late in the night on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) at his official bungalow ‘Varsha’. The meeting lasted for a few minutes.
The report balances the political speculation with official explanations from the involved parties.
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