NCP MERGER
As Pawars gear up for NCP Foundation Day events, rival camps expect clarity amid reunion buzz
Rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are set to hold separate Foundation Day gatherings in Pune on June 10, amidst swirling rumors of a potential reunion. Despite frequent meetings between top leaders, both sides deny any formal proposal for reconciliation. The events are crucial as party workers anticipate clarity on the future direction of their respective factions.
No discussion or proposal on merger of NCP factions: Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule refuted claims of a potential merger between the NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, dismissing the speculation as exaggerated. She affirmed NCP (SP)'s continued participation in the INDIA alliance meetings.
Nagaland: All seven NCP MLAs join ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
In a significant political development, all seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland have merged with the ruling NDPP, boosting its strength to 32 in the assembly. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer approved the merger, confirming it met constitutional requirements. This move solidifies Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's party's dominance, granting it a clear majority.
Rohit Pawar hints at likely NCP merger
Rohit Pawar has ignited speculation about a potential merger between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP, deferring the final decision to Supriya Sule. He emphasized that Sharad Pawar's decisions are often unpredictable, hinting at a possible alliance with the BJP despite previous ideological differences. All eyes are on Sule's return on May 5th for clarity.
Sharad Pawar keeps NCP merger buzz alive
Speculation surrounds a possible reunion of the Nationalist Congress Party factions. Sharad Pawar's ambiguous statements have stirred the political pot. Allies express concern, while Ajit Pawar's camp downplays the likelihood of talks. Ajit's faction seeks Sharad Pawar's endorsement of Ajit's leadership. The situation remains uncertain, with both camps maneuvering for advantage. The future of the NCP hangs in the balance.
All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, give CM Rio absolute majority in assembly
In a significant political development, all seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland have merged with the ruling NDPP, bolstering Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio's party to an absolute majority with 32 seats in the 60-member assembly. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer approved the merger, citing compliance with constitutional requirements.
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BJP keeps close watch as Sharad, Ajit Pawar factions weigh NCP reunion ahead of Maharashtra local polls
Bharatiya Janata Party is closely monitoring the potential merger of Nationalist Congress Party factions in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar hinted at a possible reunion, contingent on party leaders' decisions. Some NCP (SP) MPs are reportedly willing to join Ajit Pawar's faction. Ajit Pawar, however, has denied any ongoing merger talks. Local body elections in October may be influencing Sharad Pawar's considerations.
NCP files disqualification plea against Goa MLA after he merges party's legislature wing with TMC
Alemao (72), the former chief minister, on Monday gave a letter to Speaker Rajesh Patnekar informing him that he has merged the NCP's legislature wing with the TMC, ahead of the state Assembly polls due early next year.
China on backfoot as Nepal Communist Party derecognised by SC
Brokered by China, the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre) had merged in May 2018 to form a unified Nepal Communist Party (NCP) following the alliance’s victory in the 2017 general elections.
Nepal's SC quashes unification of Oli-led CPN (UML) and Prachanda-led CPN (Maoist Center)
The court said then CPN-UML and then CPN (Maoist Centre) would return to the pre-merger stage and if they were to merge, they should apply at the Election Commission as per the Political Parties Act, according to Kathmandu Post newspaper.
Sharad Pawar turns down Sushil Kumar Shinde’s proposal to merge with Congress
The BJP has capitalised on this remark with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis saying that the Congress and NCP will have no one left with them after the assembly elections.
NCP must merge with Congress: Sushil Kumar Shinde
Sharad Pawar-led party unlikely to take a call on merger before the results are declared.
Congress steers clears of Sharad Pawar's unity comments
"I don't think it is proper to comment on an individual's comments," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said as he steered clear of reacting to Pawar's remarks.
Nagaland Speaker restores membership of 3 MLAs
The NCP has filed a petition in the Supreme Court early January this year, which has been admitted. Hearing on the matter is yet to begin.
BJP sore over disqualification of MLAs
The disqualified MLAs, Dr T M Lotha, Imtilemba Sangtam and Mmhonlumo Kikon, belonged to NCP, but subsequently joined BJP.
Merge NCP with Congress, we will remove Prithviraj Chavan as Maharashtra chief minister, says AICC to Sharad Pawar
The Cong leadership has conveyed to Pawar that Chavan’s removal before the Oct assembly polls could be considered if NCP was ready to merge with Cong.
NCP denies merger with BJP in Nagaland
A day after 3 legislators of NCP joined BJP in Nagaland, its state unit today denied any sort of merger with the saffron party, BJP.
No pre-poll alliance between NCP and Congress in Arunachal Pradesh
AP NCP has decided not to go for pre-poll alliance with the ruling party following the joining of all five NCP legislators with the party.
Tension grips Cong-NCP ties
Sources said the NCP was angry that Mr Dalwai was not only overstepping his brief but also making charges against NCP in a matter which is still under police investigation.
NCP says party with more seats should get CM’s job
Just as the Congress and the NCP had settled down to campaigning after a prolonged wrangling over seat-sharing for the upcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra, the NCP has opened the prickly subject of who gets the chief minister’s post.
Ally NCP rules out merger with Cong
NCP rejects all suggestions of a merger with the Congress.
No plans of merger with Cong: Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday asserted that there were no plans of a merger with Congress. He stressed that his party’s attitude has been one of understanding and cooperation with Congress and “will continue to be so.”
Once beaten, Congress woos NCP
After the drubbing in the urban municipal polls, Maharashtra Congress has stepped up its campaign for NCP’s merger with it evenwhile insisting that there could be friendly fight between the two parties in the coming panchayat polls.
Cong-NCP merger calls baffle partymen
As both alliance partners are preparing to take on each other in the coming municipal elections across Maharashtra, a call from two senior Congressmen to Sharad Pawar inviting him back to the party has baffled party workers.
NCP expelled from LDF
The LDF on Monday expelled the Nationalist Congress Party from the coalition, putting K Karunakaran and his supporters out in the political wilderness.
Kerala govt ousts NCP from coalition
The ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala on Monday expelled the Nationalist Congress Party from the coalition, putting K Karunakaran and his supporters out in the political wilderness once again.
Karunakaran sets tongues wagging with NCP merger
Veteran politician K Karunakaran, who was once so close to being written off after having broken away from the Congress, has mustered some of his political craft of yore, creating yet another ripple in Kerala politics.
Pawar's shopping for Cong rebels
Brushing aside opposition from CPM and CPI, Mr Sharad Pawar will preside over a high-profile function in Kochi on Sunday where the Democratic Indira Congress(K), led by former Congress veteran K Karunakaran, will merge with the NCP.
Karunakaran’s lieutenants knock at Sonia’s door
As sharad Pawar and K Karunakaran finalise the proposed DIC(K) merger with the NCP, a group of senior leaders and lieutenants of Mr Karunakaran’s party have reached Delhi to finalise their return to the Congress fold, saying they don’t approve of their leader’s merger plans.
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