NCP factions' meeting with CM Fadnavis sparks merger rumors
Leaders from both NCP groups held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, sparking talk of a potential merger. NCP (SP) state chief Jayant Patil consulted with Sharad Pawar prior to his meeting with the CM. In a separate development, senior leaders from the ruling NCP, Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel, also sat down with Fadnavis. There are reports suggesting that at least 5 out of 10 NCP (SP) legislators are open to aligning with the BJP-led NDA.