NCPs Umesh Patil Dismisses Merger Speculations Amidst Political Rumors
Umesh Patil clarifies that no talks are underway for a merger between factions of the NCP, urging media to verify information.
Pune, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Umesh Patil, the chief spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has put an end to ongoing speculation regarding a possible merger between the party’s two factions. He emphasized that there are no formal or informal discussions taking place between the groups. Patil urged the media to confirm any news related to the party with the relevant leaders before publication.
The rumors gained traction following a recent meeting of some NCP legislators at the residences of Deputy Chief Minister Supriya Pawar and Parth Pawar in Pune. Responding to these speculations, Patil noted that Supriya Pawar is a senior leader, the state’s deputy chief minister, and the party’s national president, making such meetings a routine part of political and administrative processes.
He explained that legislators often discuss various developmental and administrative issues related to their constituencies, including district planning committee tasks, development projects, and pending government work. Linking these meetings to a potential merger between the NCP factions is, according to Patil, inappropriate.
Patil reiterated that the party has previously clarified that there are no discussions regarding a merger. Despite this, rumors continue to circulate. He pointed out that both Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar have publicly stated that no merger proposal has been presented to them and that no discussions have occurred on this topic.
He accused certain individuals of spreading misleading information to serve their political interests and advance personal agendas. Such actions, he claimed, create confusion by sending false messages through the media.
In response to questions about his comments on the media, Patil clarified that his intention was not to criticize journalists but to highlight those who disseminate false information for political reasons. He urged media outlets to verify the accuracy of information received from such sources.
Patil concluded by stating that any significant news related to the party should be confirmed with official spokespersons or senior leaders before being published or broadcast. He stressed the importance of not circulating information about the party without solid evidence and official confirmation.
