Sunetra Pawar Opposes Merger Between NCP Factions Amid Ongoing Political Speculation

Sunetra Pawar has formally expressed strong opposition to a potential merger between the two NCP factions. Sources indicate that she conveyed this stance to Mahayuti leaders, suggesting that while the Sharad Pawar-led faction is welcome to join the NDA as an independent entity, a formal merger poses an <b>existential threat</b> to her own faction. This development follows recent meetings between leaders of both groups, including Supriya Sule and Praful Patel. The Centre is reportedly keen on a merger to strengthen its parliamentary numbers for upcoming legislative agendas. Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to discuss these political dynamics during his upcoming visit to Pune.