Party insiders believe that Sunetra Pawar fears that a merger with the Sharad Pawar faction will pose an existential threat to her. Sule's remarks come as sources told NDTV that Sunetra Pawar, who took charge of the NCP following Ajit Pawar's death, has strongly opposed the merger proposal and conveyed her position to leaders. BJP backs NCP reunion to strengthen NDA numbers for key constitutional amendments.