Praful Patel's hospital visit to Sharad Pawar sparks merger buzz

NCP leader Praful Patel recently visited Sharad Pawar at a hospital in Maharashtra, triggering widespread speculation about a potential reunion of the two rival NCP factions. State NCP president Sunil Tatkare remarked that both factions might have united if Ajit Pawar were alive. Meanwhile, NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar dismissed these rumors as deliberate speculation planted by disgruntled elements within the party.