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NCP(SP) rules out NDA support, delimitation stance conditional
NCP(SP) on Monday ruled out joining the NDA and said it remains firmly in the Opposition bloc. The denial came after all eight Lok Sabha MPs of the Sharad Pawar-led party, led…
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NCP(SP) on Monday ruled out joining the NDA and said it remains firmly in the Opposition bloc. The denial came after all eight Lok Sabha MPs of the Sharad Pawar-led party, led by working president Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to raise Maharashtra-specific issues including drought relief, Bharat Ratna for social reformers, and infrastructure projects. Party spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said the 15-minute meeting was not political and that no discussion on delimitation or the FCRA amendment took place. On delimitation, the party said its position will depend on the final Bill, and it will consult the INDIA alliance before taking a stand.
The Indian Opinion
Every meeting between the Pawar camp and PM Modi triggers a round of 'joining NDA' speculation. But the party has repeatedly and clearly said no. The buzz feeds on optics, a wedding photo, a 15-minute constituency meeting, while ignoring that both sides routinely discuss Maharashtra issues. The real test will come when the delimitation Bill is actually tabled. Watch how NCP(SP) votes in Parliament. That, not a photo, will show where it stands.
Sources (3): thefederal.com, newindianexpress.com, indiatoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
