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Maharashtra faces a political storm as the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) accuses the state government of pushing nearly three lakh small contractors into financial distress due to mounting public debt exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore and alleged payment delays. The opposition claims contractors are struggling to survive, prompting them to seek Union Finance Minister's intervention.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has convened a meeting of party office bearers, MPs, and MLAs in Mumbai. This gathering follows a recent visit by NCP working president Praful Patel and state chief Sunil Tatkare to Pawar's residence. The meeting is expected to address the party's state-level situation and preparations for its foundation day.

Baramati MP Supriya Sule announced she will not contest elections against any Pawar family member in the future, opting for a different constituency if necessary. Her sister-in-law, Sunetra Pawar, welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of separating politics and family relations. This comes after two instances of Pawar family members contesting against each other.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for the Women's Reservation Bill, aiming to collect one crore signatures. He criticized opposition parties for opposing the bill, accusing them of hindering women's rights and demonstrating an anti-women mindset. Fadnavis highlighted the bill's passage in 2023 and explained the constitutional process for its implementation.

Sharad Pawar's recent hint about a potential reunion between the two NCP factions has stirred political discussions, suggesting his daughter Supriya Sule may discuss the matter with Ajit Pawar. This development introduces uncertainty for the MVA alliance, as both NCP factions show positive signs towards reconciliation. Simultaneously, speculation arises about a possible reunion between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, prompting Congress to reassess its strategy for Maharashtra.

Amidst swirling rumors of a potential reunion, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has firmly dismissed any possibility of a merger between the rival NCP factions. State NCP president Sunil Tatkare echoed this sentiment, stating that no such proposal exists. Sharad Pawar had earlier hinted at a possible reconciliation, suggesting his daughter Supriya Sule would discuss the matter with Ajit Pawar.