NCP (SP) Chief Pawar Rules Out Political Realignment: 'We Are Not Going Anywhere; if You Want, Come with Us'
Pawar said the party will strengthen itself and that anyone who wants to support it must join on its terms.
- On Monday, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar clarified that his party will not merge with Sunetra Pawar's faction or join the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, prioritizing independent growth instead.
- Rumors regarding the NCP-SP were fueled by Pawar's July meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; he later clarified the discussion focused on a Cockroach Janta Party protest following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- The Rajya Sabha member maintained the NCP-SP remains 'secular' while addressing leaders at Mumbai's Chavan center, stating, "If anyone wants to come, they must merge with us on our terms."
- Regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process, Pawar warned that Artificial Intelligence tools could "be used to decide and change election results" after reviewing findings from Russia, America, and Europe.
- Reaffirming his commitment to independent growth, Pawar emphasized that no organizations have successfully approached his faction, making his position "very clear as we proceed to take our decisions.
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Sharad Pawar puts a stop to merger speculation, says he won’t join anyone
However, his doors were open to others, the veteran leader says; speculation over whether Sharad Pawar’s party will support the ruling NDA intensified after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi a few days ago
Sharad Pawar rules out NCP merger, NDA shift; says ‘we will fight as an independent party’
Sharad Pawar stated that his party would strengthen itself independently and not merge with any group. He emphasized that any discussions were aimed at reinforcing the NCP under his leadership. Pawar criticized the state government for its drought declarations and mentioned the NCP's planned protests if demands were unmet.
NCP (SP) chief Pawar rules out political realignment: 'We are not going anywhere; if you want, come with us'
Speculation about unification of NCP (SP) and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Mahayuti government, often crops up i
'We will not go with anyone': Sharad Pawar rules out NCP reunification buzz yet again
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar on Monday clarified his position on rumours of his party's merger with Sunetra Pawar's NCP and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and said he would not join hands with anyone else and would rather focus on strengthening the NCP(SP). Briefing the reporters following a meeting with his party leaders at his 'Silver Oak' residence in Mumba…
Sharad Pawar dismissed speculation that the NCP (SP) would join the ruling party. He stated that the party would not go anywhere and that anyone joining would be welcome. He also warned the government about the drought in Maharashtra.
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