Political circles are abuzz with claims that, similar to the developments in Shiv Sena UBT, Members of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar could shift allegiance to the Nationalist Congress Party headed by Sunetra Pawar. Sharad Pawar's party currently has eight Members of Parliament, and speculation suggests that five of them could change sides. Among those being discussed is Supriya Sule, who is presently the Working President of the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar.
According to discussions within political circles, leaders of the original Nationalist Congress Party are not in favour of a merger, which has prevented any further progress on that front. Supriya Sule had defeated Sunetra Pawar in the Lok Sabha elections. Following the death of Ajit Pawar, both families had moved closer, but efforts towards a merger did not materialise.
The developments have fuelled fresh political debate in Maharashtra, with growing speculation over the future of the Sharad Pawar-led faction and the possibility of further realignments ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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