Supriya Sule Dismisses Merger Speculations Within NCP
Supriya Sule clarifies that talks of a merger within the NCP have ended following Ajit Pawars departure.
Mumbai, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Supriya Sule, a member of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), addressed rumors regarding a potential merger of factions within the party during a press conference on Saturday in Mumbai. She firmly stated that discussions about a merger had taken place during the time of Ajit Pawar, but those talks have concluded following his departure.
“I want to make it clear once and for all that discussions were ongoing with my brother, Ajit Pawar. There was a timeline set for the merger talks while he was still with us. However, since his passing, we have put an end to any discussions on this matter,” Sule emphasized.
She further clarified that she has not received any communication from Ajit Pawar’s faction regarding the merger. “I have not received any calls, messages, or WhatsApp communications from Ajit Pawar’s group. Our family ties with Praful Patel remain strong, and we continue to meet,” she added.
Sule expressed her perspective on the political situation, affirming that everyone has the right to express their opinions in a democracy. She acknowledged that speculation and discussions are common in politics but reiterated that there will be no further talks about a merger. “While discussions about a merger did occur with Ajit Dada, those conversations are now concluded,” she stated.
Additionally, Sule rejected any notions of joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). “There has been no conversation about joining the NDA. We have praised leaders like Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj in the past. Although events unfolded in 2023 leading to a split with Ajit Pawar, our family ties remain intact,” she concluded.
