The Central government has granted 'Z+' category security to Sharad Pawar, the President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Sharadchandra Pawar), following a recent threat analysis by the intelligence bureau. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to provide the 83-year-old politician with this elite security cover, reported ANI. 

According to the ANI report, more than 60 CRPF men will now be in charge of Pawar's protection at home and while he travels across India. This decision comes after the Election Commission of India recognised Ajit Pawar's faction as the original Nationalist Congress Party, with Sharad Pawar forming a new group under his leadership