Will Stay With NDA Despite Not Getting Big Berth: NCP

Ajit Pawar blames media for reports that NCP leaders are disappointed they did not get cabinet seats; Baye party will have 3 RS MPs by mid-July

- KALPESH MHAMUNKAR

NCP leader Ajit Pawar said on Monday that his party will remain with the NDA despite not getting a ministerial berth in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet.

The NCP refused to accept the BJP’s offer of minister of state (independent) in the government and said it expected a cabinet post. Party leader Praful Patel confirmed the NCP’s decision. “We received information that we are going to get an MoS with independent charge. But since I have already been a cabinet minister, I cannot take this position since it would be a demotion,” he said.