The Rajya Sabha MP said the NCP belonged to founder Sharad Pawar, while claiming that the faction led by Ajit Pawar had lost its political direction following his death

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar is recovering from a mild chest infection after being admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic. Family friend Vitthal Maniyar said the veteran leader is feeling better, with doctors advising medication and rest and keeping him under observation for two days