Akansha singh, Bhopal: Political discussions in Maharashtra have intensified once again following a meeting between senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. While the meeting was presented as a discussion on party-related matters, the absence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar, along with her son Parth Pawar, has raised several political questions. Is everything well within the NCP, or is a new leadership struggle emerging?
Six Senior Leaders Meet Amit Shah
On Monday, November 2, six senior NCP leaders met Amit Shah in New Delhi. The delegation reportedly included Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal and Dhananjay Munde.
According to media reports, discussions focused on political developments, party-related concerns and issues concerning Maharashtra. Another important matter reportedly discussed was the demand for the Finance Ministry portfolio to be returned to the NCP in the Maharashtra government.
Why Were Sunetra and Parth Pawar Absent?
The absence of Sunetra and Parth Pawar became a major talking point after the meeting. Questions emerged over whether the party’s senior leadership was making important decisions without involving its president. Speculation about a possible merger between the two NCP factions, led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, has also added to the political discussion.
NCP Breaks Its Silence
Responding to these reports, NCP national spokesperson Umesh Patil rejected claims that Sunetra Pawar was being sidelined. He clarified that the meeting was already scheduled and that Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar had previously met Amit Shah. He also stated that Sunetra herself had requested time for a meeting involving senior party leaders.
NCP’s Leadership After Ajit Pawar
Following Ajit Pawar’s death in January 2026, Sunetra Pawar took responsibility for leading the party. However, questions surrounding the party’s leadership structure and its future political direction have continued to attract attention.
What Lies Ahead?
For now, the NCP has dismissed reports of internal differences. However, the meeting has once again brought the party’s leadership, its relationship with the BJP and the possibility of a merger between the two NCP factions into the political spotlight. Whether these discussions lead to any major political change in Maharashtra remains to be seen.