Patel met the 85-year-old leader at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday night to enquire about his health. He said Pawar was doing well and was in good spirits during their interaction

The NCP core committee has decided to meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after Diwali, seeking an early conclusion to the CID probe into Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash. The party will also renew its demand for a CBI inquiry