Nationalist Congress Party-SP president Sharad Pawar revealed that the Pawar family opted out of the Baramati by-election due to the tragic loss of Ajit Pawar but refrained from criticizing the Congress for participating. Speaking in Delhi after being sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member, Pawar acknowledged the Congress’s right to field a candidate in Baramati.
When questioned about his grandnephew Parth Pawar’s comments on the Congress’s downfall, Sharad Pawar expressed uncertainty about Parth Pawar’s political maturity to make such statements. He emphasized that the Congress’s decision to contest in Baramati is their prerogative, influenced by local circumstances, and not a matter of national significance.
Sharad Pawar addressed the criticism from Parth Pawar, highlighting the need for political maturity in making such statements. He emphasized that while the Congress’s decision to contest is respected, the Pawar family chose not to participate due to their mourning over Ajit Pawar’s untimely demise.
Regarding the Rahuri Assembly bypoll, Sharad Pawar mentioned being unaware of the reasons behind NCP-SP leader Prajakt Tanpure’s withdrawal. He clarified that the nomination of Govind Mokate followed instructions given to local leaders after Tanpure’s decision not to contest. Additionally, Sharad Pawar clarified that discussions on merging NCP factions had ceased following the differing stances of key leaders.
