Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, expressed confidence in the BJP’s performance in the upcoming Maharashtra municipal elections. Mohol, a Lok Sabha MP from Pune, highlighted the city’s potential for growth and progress under the BJP’s leadership.
Mohol dismissed concerns about the NCP factions coming together, stating that the people of Pune recognize the BJP’s role in securing their future. He emphasized the public’s trust in the BJP and predicted a BJP leader would be elected as Pune Mayor.
Regarding the reunification of NCP factions, Mohol suggested that it would not impact the BJP’s position in the MahaYuti alliance. He credited the public’s support for the BJP’s success in influencing the NCP factions to unite.
Mohol addressed the possibility of Sharad Pawar joining the MahaYuti alliance, stating that the party would abide by the leadership’s decision. He also commented on the alliance between Shiv Sena and MNS, attributing it to a struggle for survival rather than a strong political strategy.
In response to questions about Uddhav Thackeray’s adherence to Hindutva ideology, Mohol criticized Thackeray’s shift away from Hindutva principles. He accused Thackeray of betraying the BJP and the people of Maharashtra by forming a government with the Congress party.
Regarding the ‘Khan-Pathan-burqa’ debate over the Mayor’s position, Mohol emphasized the importance of public support in the decision. He expressed a preference for a Marathi-speaking Mayor but acknowledged the public’s right to voice their opinions.
On the law and order situation in Bengal, Mohol criticized the TMC government’s handling of issues and expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming elections, citing dissatisfaction among the people with the current administration.
