Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar's disciplined anger

You have to hand it to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar. He almost never loses his temper: But when he does, he does it to great effect, and without raising his voice.

At a recent press conference, a journalist asked him a question: Not only were NCP leaders deserting his party and joining the BJP but even his relatives (natibhai). The reference was to Padamsinh Patil, a relative. Pawar, who started the press conference with utmost cordiality, lost his temper. “Why are you asking me about my relatives?” he asked the reporter. “We can talk about politics but how