India, May 14 -- Senior leader and spokesperson of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), Ankush Kakade, has written to MP Supriya Sule, urging her to publicly clarify the party's stand on the possible merger of the two NCP factions.

Kakade said the ongoing speculation was creating confusion among party workers and impacting grassroots morale.

"Our workers are unable to take any clear stand due to the constant news about a possible merger. It would be better if senior leaders issued a clear statement. That clarity will help restore confidence among party workers. I have also submitted a report related to Pune city to the leadership," Kakade said.

Earlier, on May 8, NCP (SP) MLA Uttam Jankar also pitched for a merger with the rival NCP le...