NCP, which pulled out of the UPA government in protest against the way the party was treated by Congress, on Saturday said it will remain an ally of the ruling coalition.

Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Saturday said all members of the Union Cabinet are equal, comments that come in the midst of a stand off between NCP and Congress on issues including the Number 2 slot to Sharad Pawar.

NCP on Saturday said it would remain a partner in the ruling UPA coalition but flagged displeasure over its views not being considered in the government and 'lack of coordination' with the Congress both at the Centre and in Maharashtra where they share power.

UPA was a sinking ship which the allies were about to desert, BJP president Nitin Gadkari said here on Saturday.

"UPA's political condition is very bad. It is a sinking ship and therefore allies are

Sharad Pawar on Thursday night declined to comment on reports that he and his NCP colleague Praful Patel had sent in their resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convey their unhappiness over

Union ministers Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel are said to have offered to quit from the Cabinet to protest the “Big Brother” attitude of the Congress.

Sulking NCP leader Sharad Pawar, who is believed to have resigned from the Union Cabinet aggrieved over a variety of issues, on Friday met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Expressing serious reservations over the functioning of the UPA government, its ally NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday said his party had conveyed 'certain views' to the Centre and things have not be

Reaching out to sulking NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday hailed him as a 'very valued colleague' and said his knowledge, wisdom and experience are a 'great asset' to

NCP has decided to pull out of the UPA government and support it from outside in protest against the way the party was treated by Congress, creating fresh trouble for the ruling coalition.

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