<p>Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday expelled two leaders for attending Ajit Pawar's oath-taking ceremony.</p>.<p>In a press conference, Pawar rejected speculation that his nephew Ajit Pawar's rebellion has his blessings.</p>.<p>Also Read — <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/ncp-moves-disqualification-petition-against-ajit-pawar-8-other-mlas-1233430.html" target="_blank">NCP moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar, 8 other MLAs</a></strong></p>.<p>Pawar also said he has launched a statewide tour to strengthen the NCP and boost the confidence of party workers, unfazed by actions of a few leaders.</p>.<p>On Sunday, Ajit Pawar led a vertical split in the NCP to become the deputy chief minister. Eight other NCP leaders were also sworn in as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-BJP government.</p>.<p>Asked whether Ajit Pawar's rebellion on Sunday had his blessings, the NCP chief said, "It is a mean thing to say. Only those with a mean and low intellect can say this."</p>.<p>"I have set out on a tour of the state and galvanise the cadre. They should not feel disillusioned with what some leaders have done," Sharad Pawar said.</p>.<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday expelled two leaders for attending Ajit Pawar's oath-taking ceremony.</p>.<p>In a press conference, Pawar rejected speculation that his nephew Ajit Pawar's rebellion has his blessings.</p>.<p>Also Read — <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/ncp-moves-disqualification-petition-against-ajit-pawar-8-other-mlas-1233430.html" target="_blank">NCP moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar, 8 other MLAs</a></strong></p>.<p>Pawar also said he has launched a statewide tour to strengthen the NCP and boost the confidence of party workers, unfazed by actions of a few leaders.</p>.<p>On Sunday, Ajit Pawar led a vertical split in the NCP to become the deputy chief minister. Eight other NCP leaders were also sworn in as ministers in the Eknath Shinde-BJP government.</p>.<p>Asked whether Ajit Pawar's rebellion on Sunday had his blessings, the NCP chief said, "It is a mean thing to say. Only those with a mean and low intellect can say this."</p>.<p>"I have set out on a tour of the state and galvanise the cadre. They should not feel disillusioned with what some leaders have done," Sharad Pawar said.</p>.<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>