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NCP Factions Celebrate 26th Foundation Day, Rule Out Merger Talks

Separate events by Sharad Pawar’s group, mirrored by those of Ajit Pawar’s faction, underscored their rejection of reunion talks as both outlined distinct approaches for the state’s imminent local body elections.

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Overview

  • Sharad Pawar, speaking at Pune’s Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, expressed regret over the 2023 split but called for unity and pledged to revitalize his faction with fresh youth leadership and gender parity initiatives.
  • Ajit Pawar defended his decision to join the BJP-Shiv Sena–led Mahayuti government at a Balewadi Sports Complex rally, emphasizing governance over opposition and noting the Election Commission’s award of the NCP name and clock symbol to his group.
  • State NCP chief Sunil Tatkare and MP Supriya Sule each dismissed merger rumours, with Sule saying she has been too occupied to discuss party affairs and indicating that senior leaders will make any final decisions.
  • Sharad Pawar’s faction announced it will aim to field women candidates for 50% of seats in the upcoming municipal and Zilla Parishad polls, underscoring its commitment to increased female representation.
  • Both factions indicated that district units will determine seat allocations or alliance arrangements as they prepare separate roadmaps for Maharashtra’s long-delayed local body elections.