‘No alternative to PM Narendra Modi in country as of now,’ claims Ajit Pawar

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Ajit Pawar on Monday said that currently, there is “no alternative" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country. As reported by PTI, Pawar's response came when reporters inquired about opposition parties contemplating a challenge to Modi's leadership in anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls next year.

“As of now, there is no alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country. Such a decision is taken based on various aspects and not just one or two things," Pawar said.

Also Read: NCP leader counters 'fiefdom' jibe from Ajit Pawar-led faction, says Sharad Pawar 'stood behind you like a rock' “You people do a lot of propaganda," he told the mediapersons. Pawar further stressed, “But questions like who will protect the country's interests, in whose hands the country will be safer and stronger, and who raised the country's image on the international stage, these factors matter a lot." Also Read: 'Ajit Pawar not our leader,' Sharad Pawar takes U-turn after 'no conflict, no split in party' remark "We have also seen results (of recent assembly polls) in three states - Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

A guesswork before the elections does not mean results will be the same," he said. The BJP emerged victorious in the polls held in these three states.

In response to questions about opposition parties organizing rallies in the Pune district against the state government, Pawar mentioned that a Lok Sabha MP from the NCP had indicated his readiness to resign as a member of the Lower House of Parliament. Also Read: 'PM Modi's charisma would benefit Maharashtra': Ajit Pawar amid speculations of joining Sharad Pawar “When we gave him a ticket in 2019, he was popular because he played the role of Sambhaji