After Minister's Arrest, Leaders Meet At Sharad Pawar's House In Mumbai
NDTV
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, ministers Chhagan Bhujbal, Hasan Mushrif and Rajesh Tope were present at Sharad Pawar's residence for the meeting over Nawab Malik's arrest, the report said.
Some Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ministers in Maharashtra met at the residence of party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Wednesday evening to discuss the situation arising out of the arrest of their cabinet and party colleague Nawab Malik by the ED in connection with a money laundering case.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, ministers Chhagan Bhujbal, Hasan Mushrif and Rajesh Tope were present at Sharad Pawar's residence 'Silver Oak' in South Mumbai for the meeting, party sources said.
"The meeting was called to discuss the current situation that has arisen post Malik's arrest and the party's future course of action," the sources said.
They said Mr Malik's portfolios could be shared with his party colleagues in the cabinet in case he resigns.
