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Supriya Sule rules out merger talks between NCP factions

Headline via Hindustan Times · first report 12 Nov, 21:02 IST, latest 13 Nov, 07:46 IST

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Asked what is the hurdle for a merger, Sule said, "There is no question. Discussions happened when my brother was alive. We also had that sentiment. After he passed away, the matter ended there".
Her remarks came shortly after Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare said he saw no substance in the speculation surrounding merger talks.
Amid speculation over a possible alliance between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar's daughter and MP Supriya Sule has made a major statement, saying that discussions about bringing the two factions together…

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