Another split brewing? Sharad NCP's Jayant Patil meets BJP leader Vinod Tawde

A meeting between Jayant Patil and Vinod Tawde sparked speculation about NCP (SP) joining the NDA. Patil described the encounter as nonpolitical, occurring during a parliamentary committee visit. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis denied any attempts to engineer a split within Sharad Pawar's party. NCP (SP) MP Amol Kolhe's earlier statement also fueled these rumors and discussions. Supriya Sule refuted the speculation, stating she was unaware of the meeting.

By ANURAG BENDE