Jayant Patil: More than 10 MLAs unhappy in BJP

Maharashtra NCP chief and state minister Jayant Patil on Wednesday claimed that at least 10 MLAs are not happy in the BJP and a decision on inducting them into his party might be taken in the future.

'More than 10 MLAs are unhappy in the BJP. They are sick of the system of that party. They speak to us freely several times. Hence, a decision about them can be taken in the future,' Patil told reporters here.

In the recent past, Eknath Khadse and Jaisingh Gaikwad had quit the BJP and joined the NCP.

During the induction event, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the NCP should make efforts to strengthen its base in western Maharashtra, where the party enjoys influence.

Speaking to reporters later, Pawar also said that the MVA has decided that if any opposition MLA resigns to join either of the ruling NCP, Shiv Sena or the Congress, the remaining two allies will support his/her candidature against the BJP.