Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar seems to have changed a lot since the Lok Sabha election results were announced. Not only did the results fall short of expectations, but disappointment at not getting a cabinet ministerial position in the central government began to grow. Although there is also news that an agreement has been reached on the allocation of seats for Maharashtra’s ruling alliance Mahayutti, there are doubts as it has not been officially announced. However, Ajit Pawar, who came to India Today for a conclave in Mumbai, clarified that he and Amit Shah had discussed the seat-sharing issue in Aurangabad. It will be known in a few days how many seats the BJP, Shiv Sena and their parties are contesting. But the funniest thing he said was staying in Mahayutti. Ignoring all differences, he kept saying we will work to restore the Mahayutth government.
Ajit Pawar keeps trying to stay among the people, sometimes on the pretext of traveling and sometimes by participating in certain programs and making such remarks in between, which may increase his disapproval of the BJP (Chief Minister E Knut) pressure in Rahul Gandhi case. The Sindh leader’s comments, and his role in getting plans for a big BJP leader in Maharashtra rejected, suggest that he is somehow looking for a breakaway Excuse.
He has already expressed regret over his wife Sunetra Pawar contesting from Baramati – indeed, the Sangh has also expressed regret over the BJP’s decision to contest the election with Ajit Pawar ) was very angry.
Angry at Rahul Gandhi’s comments
It is enough for Ajit Pawar to express regret over the family tussle in Maharashtra’s Baramati Lok Sabha seat, but a statement in support of Rahul Gandhi’s reservation is another matter entirely.
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks during his US tour sparked a lot of controversy. Some leaders of the Indian bloc expressed support, but Mayawati and the BJP leaders angrily walked out.
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad of Eknath Shinde stood at the front. Sanjay Gaikwad even announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh for anyone who cuts out Rahul Gandhi’s tongue. Maharashtra Congress workers have the right to lodge a complaint against Sanjay Gaikwad with the Buldana police station, but Ajit Pawar’s displeasure in the matter is surprising.
NCP leader Ajit Pawar was so angry over Sanjay Gaikwad’s remarks that he started advising him to maintain restrictions. Ajit Pawar said that everyone has the right to express his or her opinion… Baba Saheb Ambedkar, the framer of the Constitution, gave us this right but no matter who… …Neither the ruling party nor the opposition nor anyone else…can control their tongue. Restrictions should be observed.
When not only the BJP leaders but also leaders like Mayawati are coming out against Rahul Gandhi, Ajit Pawar coming forward and siding with the Congress leaders will surely arouse suspicion . In Maharashtra, the Congress is part of the opposition alliance Mahavikas Aghadi, which also includes the National Communist Party led by Ajit Pawar’s uncle Sharad Pawar (NCP).
Secularism vow remains unchanged
The Constituent Assembly is scheduled to be organized by the NCP in Pune. Ajit Pawar’s special emphasis on secularism is evident in the show. This seems all the more special because the BJP leaders in Maharashtra put more emphasis on Hindutva and nationalism.
But Ajit Pawar seemed to be trying to make it clear that he wanted to completely distance himself from the BJP’s Hindutva and nationalist agenda.
While talking to Communist Party leaders and workers across the country, Ajit Pawar said that we do not need any certificate on the issue of nationalism… We adhere to the values of secularism and nationalism enshrined in the Constitution.
This is, of course, a clear message from Ajit Pawar to the BJP leadership – first, that it appears to be taking a different path from the Grand Alliance and, second, may try to exert pressure on seat allocation.
Now, the hurdle facing the BJP leader’s plan is an open challenge.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule is the Maharashtra BJP president and Ajit Pawar’s finance ministry in the coalition government has returned only one copy with Chand Application documents related to Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
As a result, the Maharashtra cabinet rejected the Revenue Department’s proposal to allot 5 hectares of land in Nagpur to a public trust headed by Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The report states that on November 29, 2023, land was sought from the trust for the construction of a skills development centre.
Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party chief Bhawan Kule, who has been chairman of the trust for just two years, said the trust has a long history. They said, this is not a personal matter…I am working for a religious cause…it is a noble cause…the trust will pay for the land and will lease it…it will not be my personal property.
If it seems, this is Ajit Pawar’s open challenge to the BJP, but the BJP is also moving forward with great enthusiasm. The cabinet, which has yet to approve the project, includes BJP deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and chief minister Eknath Shinde, but Ajit Pawar The steps taken by Ajit Pawar were taken after careful consideration.
