Maharashtra NCP Chief Sunil Tatkare has said that while he does not personally oppose a merger between the Ajit Pawar faction with NCP-SP, any such decision would be made collectively by the party leadership, reported news agency IANS.

NDA decision defended as long-term strategic move

He spoke at length on the merger between the two factions and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP`s strategic shift since joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).