The war of words between Congress and NCP — partners in the Democratic Front government — has reached its nadir with usage of some pungent remarks by leaders of both parties in recent days. Congress yesterday warned its ally of tit for tat if NCP continued to attack chief minister Prithviraj Chavan.

The grand old party is particularly peeved at the comments made against the CM by NCP’s state unit chief Madhukar Pichad on Monday while addressing a rally in Nanded district. Pichad termed Chavan gutless, appealing his party men to make all out efforts to ensure Ajit Pawar becomes the next CM as he is known for making quick decisions.