Intense political developments within the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction trigger heavy speculation across political circles in India. Mumbai: Intense political developments are unfolding within the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), triggering heavy speculation across political circles. The friction came to light following a late Sunday night meeting in Delhi, where senior NCP leaders met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.