Sharad Pawar ends speculation on NCP merger

NCP chief Sharad Pawar has put to rest speculation about a merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. In recent months, several party leaders had claimed that late NCP leader Ajit Pawar's final wish was to see both wings of the party reunite.

Parwar's statement comes after months of ongoing discussion within political circles about the possibility of bringing the divided party back together. The NCP split into two camps in recent years, creating a major shift in Maharashtra politics.