Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday wrote to his cabinet colleague and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar expressing opposition to the induction of NCP MLA Nawab Malik, an accused in an Enforcement Directorate case, in the ruling 'Maha Yuti' or grand alliance in the state, reported the PTI.

Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Ambadas Danve and Sushma Andhare targeted the government over Nawab Malik 'joining' the treasury benches, even though he himself has not made it clear whether he is affiliated to the Ajit Pawar-led rebel NCP group or the Sharad Pawar-led faction.