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Cong Is Offering NCP(SP) Merger Amid Opposition Churn, Supriya Sule Non-Committal: Sources

Published 11 June 2026 · politics

Sources are saying Congress is offering the NCP(SP) a merger with the party amid massive political churn in the opposition space. The development is coming

Sources are saying Congress is offering the NCP(SP) a merger with the party amid massive political churn in the opposition space. The development is coming as the TMC is facing internal collapse, with Mamata Banerjee appearing increasingly sidelined by the ongoing rebellion.

At the same time, Congress is trying to prevent further fragmentation among opposition forces by reaching out to the Sharad Pawar-led NCP(SP). Supriya Sule is remaining non-committal, according to sources, as the proposal is triggering intense speculation over opposition realignment, INDIA bloc strategy and Rahul Gandhi’s role in navigating competing pressures within Congress and among allies.

The key questions: Is Congress trying to consolidate the opposition? Will NCP(SP) accept a merger? And is the INDIA bloc entering a phase of forced

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