Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar on Saturday sought to play down the controversy over Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant's remarks against his party, stating that he works for the people and does not pay attention to criticism, reported news agency PTI.

Sawant, who is also the state health minister, said in Dharashiv recently that he sits next to his NCP peers at the Maharashtra cabinet meetings, but feels like vomiting after coming out.