Ajit went with BJP as he thought alliance with Congress may not work: Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, in an exclusive interview to India Today TV, expressed solidarity with his nephew Ajit Pawar who recently rebelled against his uncle with BJP before coming back into the fold.

"Ajit Pawar it seems decided to go with the BJP due to his assessment that alliance [Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress] will not work. At one NCP-Congress meeting, there were sharp exchanges between leaders. NCP leaders had to ask me to leave. Ajit Pawar decided to go with the BJP as he thought the alliance will Congress may not work," Sharad Pawar told India Today TV.