NDTV Yuva 2026 | "Leave BJP, Then Talk Unification": Rohit Pawar's Challenge To Rival NCP Faction

At NDTV Yuva 2026, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar addressed speculation about a possible reunification of the Nationalist Congress Party and said that coming together is possible, but only if the rival faction breaks ties with the BJP and gives up power. Pawar said real political commitment requires the courage to leave ministerial positions, comfort and authority behind and return to fighting for people on the ground. Drawing comparisons with the Samajwadi Party's political resurgence in Uttar Pradesh, he expressed confidence that Maharashtra could witness a similar turnaround in the future.