Unease in NCP after signs of NCP (SP) tilting towards NDA
Speculation is growing regarding a potential alliance between Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) and the NDA, causing unease among members of the rival NCP faction. While leaders have denied formal merger talks, recent meetings between party officials and BJP seniors have fueled concerns about shifting political power dynamics in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
A potential realignment of the NCP factions could significantly alter the political landscape and bargaining power within the Indian ruling coalition.
PUNE: Unease has surfaced in NCP following indications of Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) tilting towards NDA."If Pawar's party joins NDA, the political equations will drastically change more in the state than the country. Some MLAs are sceptical about the party losing its importance if NCP (SP) overpowers it after joining the alliance," an NCP MLA told TOI.The speculations of NCP (SP) tilting towards NDA gained momentum after NCP (SP)'s former state president Jayant Patil Patil held two meetings with BJP seniors - chief minister Fadnavis and the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde - within less than a month.
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