Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar on Tuesday categorically rejected reports of a possible merger between the two NCP factions, declaring that there is “no question” of the split camps joining hands. Sharad Pawar and his daughter, Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A day after the meeting with the Prime Minister, Sharad Pawar met Rajya Sabha MPs Praful Patel and Parth Pawar from the Ajit Pawar-led faction, heightening chatter about potential reconciliation. Political circles have noted ongoing speculation that a segment within the NCP (SP) might be open to realigning with the ruling alliance. I will not join the NDA,” said NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.