Satara, Feb. 2 -- Amid ongoing speculation over a possible merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Maharashtra NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) State President Sunil Tatkare has said that any meaningful discussion can take place only after it is clearly stated which party intends to merge with which.
Tatkare was speaking to the media after Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar paid tribute at the memorial of Maharashtra's first Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan at Preeti Sangam in Karad on Monday. Tatkare was present with her during the visit.
Responding to statements made by NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) Chief Sharad Pawar on the merger issue, Tatkare said he would not comment on them. However, he took note of ...