India, Feb. 1 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said he was unaware of any plan to swear in Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, making it clear that there had been no discussion or consultation with him on the decision taken by the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction.

"We didn't know about the swearing-in. We found out about it through news reports. I have no idea about the swearing-in," Pawar told reporters when asked whether any member of the Pawar family would attend the ceremony. He added that there had been no communication with him on the issue.

"There was no discussion with me. Her party may have taken a decision internally," he said.

Pawar said the ruling faction of the NCP may h...