No NDA Entry Without Merger: Sources On BJP's Plan For Sharad Pawar's NCP
The Bharatiya Janata Party has reportedly set a firm condition requiring the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction to merge with Ajit Pawar's camp before considering any NDA alliance. This strategy aims to solidify the ruling coalition's internal structure and eliminate political ambiguity ahead of upcoming
Recent reports suggest that the BJP leadership has informed Sharad Pawar that his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction will not be granted entry into the National Democratic Alliance without a formal merger. This move is seen as an attempt to unify the fractured party under the existing leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who broke away from his uncle last year.
Sources indicate that the ruling party is wary of maintaining separate alliances with two competing factions of the same organization. By demanding a merger, the BJP aims to streamline the seat-sharing process and ensure a more cohesive campaign for the Maharashtra legislative assembly polls.
Speculation regarding a potential reunion has intensified following high-level meetings between leaders from both NCP camps and senior BJP figures. While the Sharad Pawar camp has not officially confirmed such negotiations, the reported ultimatum highlights the growing pressure on the veteran leader to align with the current government's framework. Source: NDTV.
