NCP merger talks end after Ajit Pawar’s death, says Supriya Sule; dynamics, meetings, and political caution amid alleged reunions. NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule has categorically stated that merger discussions between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party ended for her after the death of her cousin Ajit Pawar. Clarifying that no communication has been received from the rival faction, Sule said discussions about reuniting ended permanently with Ajit’s death.