NCP rubbishes speculation of BJP-NCP pact

He said the people's mandate has to be respected as the country has to move forward.

Asked if his party would support NDA if it falls short of the half-way mark of 272 seats, Patel had said no conjecture should be drawn against NCP or it taking any sides.  

“Call it the exit polls or the opinion polls, this is the general view that BJP will emerge as the single largest party,” he had said.

“The question is how close they are able to come to the halfway mark or if they want any ally, all this will become clear on May 16.