NCP (SP) MPs to meet PM Modi on Maharashtra water, farmer issues
Synopsis
Bypassing a disrupted Parliament, eight NCP (SP) MPs led by Supriya Sule are taking Maharashtra's water crisis, farmer suicides, and stalled MPLAD funds directly to PM Modi on Monday — while also pushing back on the FCRA bill and demanding an SIT probe into the NEET-linked student protest incidents.
Key Takeaways
Eight NCP (SP) MPs will meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday at 11:00 am at his Parliament office.
Key issues on the agenda: water shortages , farmer suicides , rapid urbanisation , and MPLAD fund utilisation hurdles in Maharashtra .
Supriya Sule demanded the FCRA amendment bill be withdrawn or sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) .
The party called for an SIT to probe incidents at Jantar Mantar student protests, including alleged use of pellet guns and tear gas.
On the Delimitation Bill , Sule said the INDIA Bloc will respond collectively only after the bill is formally introduced in Parliament.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday, 8 August announced that a delegation of eight NCP (SP) MPs will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to raise pressing concerns about Maharashtra, including water shortages, farmer suicides, and stalled MPLAD fund utilisation. The meeting has been scheduled for 11:00 am at the Prime Minister's Parliament office.
Why the Delegation Is Approaching Modi Directly
Sule told reporters that repeated disruptions in parliamentary proceedings had left the MPs with no viable forum to raise acute state-level concerns. The delegation decided to seek a direct audience with the Prime Minister to flag issues that have gone unaddressed on the floor of the House.
Among the key concerns: worsening water shortages across Maharashtra, a surge in farmer suicides, challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, and difficulties in deploying ₹5 crore in MP Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds due to inadequate cooperation from the state government.
NCP (SP) Stance on the FCRA Amendment Bill
Sule stated that the party opposes the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill in its current form. She demanded that the government either withdraw the bill entirely or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for thorough scrutiny and deliberation before any further legislative action.
Call for SIT Probe Into Student Protest Incidents
Referring to earlier student protests at Jantar Mantar and the NEET controversy, Sule called for the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the sequence of events, including the reported use of pellet guns and tear gas allegedly deployed near Parliament premises while its doors were locked. These claims have not been independently verified.
On Delimitation: No Response Until Bill Is Tabled
Sule dismissed speculation about the party's position on the Delimitation Bill, noting that no official draft has yet been introduced in Parliament. She said INDIA Bloc leaders — who convene daily at 10:00 am under the leadership of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge — will formulate a collective response only after the bill is formally tabled. Key allies including the Indian National Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) will be part of those consultations.
The Monday meeting will be closely watched as a signal of how opposition MPs intend to navigate the current parliamentary session, where procedural disruptions have repeatedly blocked floor debate on state-level grievances.
Point of View
Opposition MPs lose their primary accountability tool. Sule's agenda is a telling mix: bread-and-butter state grievances (water, farmer suicides, MPLAD funds) sit alongside national legislative battles (FCRA, Delimitation), suggesting NCP (SP) is trying to hold both a state-level constituency and a national opposition identity simultaneously. The FCRA opposition is worth watching — civil society organisations, many of which are aligned with opposition causes, have flagged the bill's implications. Whether the JPC demand gains traction will depend on how many opposition parties coalesce around it in the coming days.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are NCP (SP) MPs meeting PM Modi on Monday?
Eight NCP (SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, are meeting PM Narendra Modi on Monday at 11:00 am to raise urgent Maharashtra-related concerns including water shortages, farmer suicides, urbanisation challenges, and difficulties in utilising MPLAD funds. The meeting was sought because parliamentary disruptions blocked floor debate on these issues.
What is NCP (SP)'s position on the FCRA amendment bill?
NCP (SP) opposes the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendment bill in its current form. Supriya Sule has demanded that the government either withdraw the bill or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny.
What SIT probe is Supriya Sule demanding?
Sule has called for a Special Investigation Team to probe incidents linked to student protests at Jantar Mantar and the NEET controversy, including the reported use of pellet guns and tear gas near Parliament premises while its doors were locked. These claims have not been independently verified.
What has NCP (SP) said about the Delimitation Bill?
Sule said no official draft of the Delimitation Bill has been introduced yet, and the party will not take a formal position until it is tabled. The INDIA Bloc, which meets daily under Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, will formulate a joint response in consultation with allies including Congress, SP, Shiv Sena (UBT), and TMC.
What are the MPLAD fund concerns raised by NCP (SP)?
NCP (SP) MPs have flagged difficulties in deploying the ₹5 crore MP Local Area Development fund in their constituencies, citing inadequate assistance and cooperation from the Maharashtra state government as a key implementation hurdle.
