Baramati, Feb. 4 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that discussions on a possible merger of the two NCP factions were held between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil, and not with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Pawar also expressed happiness that Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister.

Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Pawar said, "I am happy that Sunetra Pawar is sworn in as Deputy CM....Merger discussions were held between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil. CM Fadnavis was not involved in the talks. What right did he have to talk about it?"

"At present, our entire focus is on taking care of everyone and moving forward together with those who are grieving. ...