But only Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders were targeted by the ED in its statement (September 24)," pointed out state NCP President Jayant Patil Elaborating, Ajit Pawar said that there were 'irregularities' - not corruption - to the tune of around Rs. Despite so many leaders from various parties sitting on the bank's board, I was singled out along with Sharad Pawar in the matter. "I am sorry I did not take my family (Sharad Pawar, et al) into confidence. I was extremely disturbed owing the Enforcement Directorate dragging the name of Sharad Pawar into the MSCB matter. "Sharad Pawar is being unnecessarily harassed at an advanced stage.

Source: Economic Times September 28, 2019 18:33 UTC