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Maha: Sunetra Pawar meets CM Fadnavis amid merger buzz

Mumbai, Nov 14 (UNI) Amidst political uncertainty over outcome of ongoing discussions over the proposed merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions with several leaders making different claims, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official bungalow, Varsha, here today.
The meeting lasted for nearly two hours, triggering speculation about the political implications of the proposed merger. However, no official information has been released regarding the discussions between the two leaders.
According to sources, Sunetra Pawar arrived at the Chief Minister's residence around 11 am. The initial discussion focused on issues concerning Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) and the Energy Department. Several suggestions and instructions were reportedly discussed during the meeting.
Sources further indicated that the proposed merger of the two NCP factions also figured in the discussions.
CM Fadnavis is understood to have assessed the possible political implications of the merger, including which faction could merge with the other.
Reports suggest that several leaders from the Sunetra Pawar-led faction are in touch with leaders of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP).
As many as 22 to 26 MLAs are reportedly in contact with the Sharad Pawar faction.
Such a development is being viewed as a matter of concern for the ruling Mahayuti alliance, given its potential impact on the state's political equations.
Fadnavis is believed to have sought information about the stand of the MLAs and the possibility of a shift in political alignments. He is also said to have discussed certain suggestions and possible measures in this regard.
Meanwhile, Sunetra Pawar is reportedly understood to have conveyed to the Chief Minister that her faction does not oppose the merger of the two NCP factions.
Although the details of the meeting remain unclear, the discussions have added another dimension to the ongoing political debate over the future of the two NCP factions and their possible reunification. UNI SP SS
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