Supriya Sule, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president and MP, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for welcoming NCP leaders into their fold despite previously labeling the party as corrupt. Her comments came after NCP leader Ajit Pawar and several others joined the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra government.
Addressing a press conference, Sule criticized the BJP for its constant election mode, stating that they were now welcoming the same party they had called corrupt. She chose not to comment on BJP candidates and instead focused on her work, stating her loyalty to the NCP. Sule expressed that facing challenges is a regular occurrence for her, and called Ajit Pawar’s revolt a new one.
Sule also hinted at the pressure exerted by central agencies on NCP leaders, referring to them as ICE (Income Tax, CBI, and ED). She acknowledged the work being carried out by the officers but noted that inquiries against opposition leaders were often conducted from the other side.
According to Sule, Ajit Pawar held different thoughts compared to her and the remaining NCP leaders. She emphasized the absence of hatred or misunderstandings within the party and stated her respect for all NCP MLAs.
While Sule found Ajit Pawar’s move to join the Maharashtra government painful, she affirmed that her relationship with him would remain unchanged. She expressed her commitment to rebuilding the NCP and referred to Sharad Pawar as their senior leader.
In response, Sharad Pawar respected Ajit Pawar’s decision, highlighting the right to voice individual opinions in a democratic country.
Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, accompanied by eight other NCP leaders taking oath as ministers.
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