Congress and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) are in discussions over a potential merger, signaling possible political realignment amid uncertainty within Maharashtra's opposition camp.
Talks are focused on state units
Jul 02, 2026
10:58 am
What's the storyThe Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are reportedly in talks for a possible merger.
The discussions are currently focused on the state units of both parties, with leaders from the NCP (SP) working to build internal consensus first, India Today reported, citing sources.
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