New Delhi, May 21: Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress President Sonia Gandhi today met NCP chief Sharad Pawar as efforts gained momentum for the formation of Congress-led coalition government at the Centre.
The meeting took place at Pawar's residence a day after Congress formally invited NCP to join the government.
The NCP had sought to know yesterday a criteria for representation of allies in the ministry and Sharad Pawar-led party is likely to take a decision on joining the government later in the day.
Bureau Report