Maharashtra NCP President Sunil Tatkare criticized his counterpart Shashikant Shinde for suggesting that Ajit Pawar left the party due to “invisible powers” or “threats.” Tatkare dismissed Shinde’s claims as “irrelevant” and “factually incorrect.” He warned that he would respond firmly if Shinde continued to allege that Ajit Pawar’s decisions were influenced by pressure.
Tatkare refuted Shinde’s assertion that Ajit Pawar considered his exit a mistake and was trying to rectify it. He emphasized the need for any discussions about a merger between NCP and NCP-SP to be held within the party’s core group. Tatkare also criticized the timing and intent of Shinde’s article titled “A Heartfelt Farewell to Ajit Dada.”
Contrary to Shinde’s claims of coercion, Tatkare stated that Ajit Pawar’s decision to align with the BJP was a deliberate and long-term political choice. He highlighted Ajit Pawar’s past advocacy for an alliance with the BJP and reiterated the party’s commitment to the NDA. Tatkare questioned the motive behind Shinde’s article and its potential hidden political agenda.
