Mr. Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP currently sits in the Opposition, while the late Ajit Pawar’s NCP is part of the ruling alliance. No decision on NCP chief yetMr. Praful Patel categorically dismissed Mr. Goyal’s claims in a social media post. As a national party, the NCP strictly follows established procedures in such matters,” he said on his X handle on Sunday (February 1, 2026). CM scoffs at NCP merger rumoursRumours of NCP reunification continued to swirl in political circles on Sunday (February 1, 2026). Ajit Pawar’s elder son Parth Pawar also visited the NCP office on Sunday, entering his father’s cabin and hugging his empty chair.

Source: The Hindu February 01, 2026 17:06 UTC