First merge, then place in NDA… BJP’s offer to both factions of NCP!
Uma Shankar July 18, 2026 01:24 AM

Political turmoil has been intense in Maharashtra for the last several days. The round of meetings between senior leaders of the ruling party and the opposition is continuing. Meanwhile, BJP has given a big offer to both the factions of NCP. Sources say that BJP has given a clear message that both the factions of NCP should join NDA only after merger. Instead of taking NCP (Sharad Pawar) into NDA separately, emphasis has been laid on merger. BJP has made this clear amidst the soft stance of NCP (SP) on the delimitation bill and the possibility of its support.

Sources say that if both the factions of NCP merge, then one ministerial post from both the factions can be given later. Sharad Pawar faction has eight MPs in the Lok Sabha and one in the Rajya Sabha. The support of these 9 MPs is very important for passing the Delimitation Bill. However, Sunetra Pawar is said to be uncomfortable with the speculations of Sharad faction's support to NDA.

Sharad Pawar's meeting with Eknath Shinde

These speculations have gained momentum after Sharad Pawar's recent meeting with Eknath Shinde. On the other hand, there are signs of a big change in the politics of the state. There is talk that NCP leader Jayantrao Patil can become the new Finance Minister of the state. There has been turmoil in the politics of the state for the last ten days. Met Jayantrao Patil and Vinod Tawde.

After this, the meeting of senior leaders Sharad Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Jayantrao's annual meeting with Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare and finally the meeting of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the outline of the new political equation is becoming clear from the sequence of these events. After Eknath Shinde's meeting, it is believed that the path has been cleared for Jayantrao Patil to become Finance Minister.

The beginning of coming together between these two factions

Due to this new political development, it will become clear in the coming days how many wickets BJP has taken in one stroke. This is also being seen as the beginning of both NCPs coming together. It is also believed that the work of finalizing the ambitious bills stuck in the Parliament has been completed. In the last ten days, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar's closeness to the Nationalist Party, BJP and Shiv Sena has been continuously exposed.

There has also been debate on this. There was no need to look for a leader who could handle the finance department efficiently because the face was present but the problem was ideas. Sources have said that efforts are being made to overcome this problem. Due to this, the merger of the two nationalist parties has gained new momentum.

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