Even as its stalemate with Congress continues, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has problems at home. This was evident during yesterday’s national convention of the party at Vadodara where Ajit Pawar was conspicuous by his absence. Though illness was cited as the reason, party leaders said the nonappearance of the former Maharashtra deputy CM — who quit his post last month in light of the irrigation scam —may not go down well with the cadres.

Steering clear: Though illness was cited as the reason, party leaders said Ajit Pawar’s no-show at the NCP national convention may not go down well with cadres. File pic