Pawar Ponders: Join BJP NDA or Reunite Split Party Amid Health Woes
Sharad Pawar, the 86-year-old NCP patriarch, is considering merging his party with the BJP-led NDA or reuniting his splintered party. Recent meetings with Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde suggest he might join the NDA to strengthen Modi's government, but internal strife in Ajit Pawar’s faction could facilitate reunification. His decision, crucial for Maharashtra politics, must be made soon due to health concerns and external pressures.
17 JUL 2026
— NDTV
The BJP is prioritizing the reunification of the NCP's two factions before considering an alliance, driven by discussions and meetings between leaders from both camps.
— The Hindu
Sharad Pawar faces a critical decision regarding the NCP's future, with options including merging with the NCP, supporting the NDA from outside, or backing specific issues.
20 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
Sharad Pawar is weighing a potential merger with the NDA or a reunion of his fractured NCP party, driven by political considerations and health concerns.
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