Her remarks came shortly after Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare said he saw no substance in the speculation surrounding merger talks. Supriya Sule rules out NCP factions merger, says talks ended after Ajit Pawar's demise. Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) signals no reconciliation for now. Asked what is the hurdle for a merger, Sule said, "There is no question. Discussions happened when my brother was alive.