Ajit Pawar describes himself as national president of NCP, defends his move of joining Shinde-led government
Ajit Pawar, who heads its rebel faction, described himself as the national president of the NCP and defended his move of joining the Eknath Shinde government, saying several top politicians took a «different stand» in the state's political history.
Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra on July 2, the day he joined the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government along with eight other NCP MLAs. He completes 100 days in office on Tuesday.
On the occasion, he said the Maharashtra government was committed to the economic empowerment of all sections of the society, and added that the NCP would work vigorously to achieve the goal.
In a statement, Pawar, who described himself as the national president of the NCP, said employment, economic empowerment of all sections of the society, education, health, implementation of all welfare measures are the priority of the government. «NCP is committed to achieving these goals by using the medium of power.
Criticism is part and parcel of any politician's life. I always take cognisance of constructive criticism. I believe in positive and developmental politics.
Taking any work to its logical end and bringing positive change in the lives of people is what I believe in,» he said.
The NCP believes in the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Shahu Maharaj, Dr B R Ambedkar and Yashwantao Chavan. Under my leadership, the party will continue this legacy, Pawar said.
«In the political history of Maharashtra, several top leaders have taken a different political stand. Every political leader takes a stand depending on the prevailing political and social situation,» he said.
«NCP, under my leadership, took a similar position on July 2, 2023 and
