New Delhi: Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday fired fresh salvos at his estranged nephew and accused him of breaking their family for his political ambitions.
His comments came as Sharad Pawar was campaigning for his grandnephew and NCP (SP) nominee from the Baramati assembly segment, Yugendra Pawar. During his address, Sharad Pawar humorously mimicked Ajit’s recent emotional reaction over Yugendra’s candidacy, pretending to wipe away tears with a handkerchief, which amused the crowd.
Talking about Yugendra Pawar’s candidature, Baramati MLA Ajit Pawar on Monday had pointed out that “seniors” should have ensured that the family split was avoided.
On Tuesday, Sharad Pawar said: “My parents and brothers never taught me the sin of breaking the house (family)”. He averred that he had led the party for a long time, adding that he was now a mentor and had delegated responsibilities to the new generation while cautioning against prioritising personal power over unity.
As he referred to the dramatic events after the 2019 polls, he said, “Unfortunately, when we (NCP) were not in power, some of our colleagues suddenly woke up at dawn and took oath. That government didn’t last even for four days.”
‘Funny thing to hear…’
Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy CM with BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis as CM after the 2019 assembly elections. “He (Ajit) went to the other side to secure the deputy chief minister’s post despite having served as Deputy CM four times. You got the position most of the time. If you fail to get the position only once, will you break the house (family)?” Sharad Pawar asked. He added that it’s a funny thing to hear now that he had broken the family.
“Going forward, regardless of anyone taking any stand, I will not go on the wrong track. I will ensure that my family will remain united,” Sharad Pawar said, as per a PTI report.
The Maharashtra assembly polls will be held on November 20. The vote counting will be done on November 23.
