Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Thursday dismissed rumors of a merger between the two rival NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar.

Talking to reporters here, she clarified that no discussions or proposals regarding reunification have taken place.

“There is no storm in a teacup as some are suggesting,” said Ms Sule, who serves as the working president of the NCP (SP) and is the daughter of party chief Sharad Pawar.

She added that the party would participate in the upcoming INDIA alliance meeting scheduled in the coming days.

The NCP is set to celebrate its 26th foundation day in Pune on June 10, where Sharad Pawar is expected to address party leaders in the morning, followed by a public meeting featuring Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar.

Despite multiple recent meetings between the two leaders, speculation about a possible reconciliation continues to swirl. The party split occurred in July 2023 when Ajit Pawar joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government along with several NCP leaders, fracturing the party founded by Sharad Pawar.

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