Maharashtra: Differences in ideology but family relations remain strong, says Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar (File Photo)

On Monday, NCP MLA Rohit Pawar stated that there may be differences in ideology and thoughts between NCP chief Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar but familial relations remain strong. The statement came against the backdrop of their meeting in Pune.

The deputy CM of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde government on July 2. This led to a vertical split in the NCP.

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NCP MLA Rohit Pawar described Sharad Pawar as the "Sahyadri of Maharashtra" who will never bow before "Delhi", an apparent reference to the Centre and the BJP.

"We can meet because we don't have any quarrels in our family. But when ideology, and thoughts come to the fore, there will be conflict. Ajit Pawar has taken a separate decision but there is no difference in the Pawar family. Since we are relatives, we will meet," the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA said.

"There will be differences between the two Pawars on ideology and thoughts. Sharad Pawar has made it clear he will not go with the BJP. However, the BJP will try to put pressure but we are not concerned," the MLA asserted.

The "confusion" in the minds of people, apparently due to the meeting on Saturday, will be clear when Sharad Pawar speaks at a rally in Beed on August 17, Rohit Pawar, who is aligned with the party patriarch, added.

The NCP president and the deputy CM are believed to have met at the residence of a businessman in Pune on Saturday.

(with inputs from PTI)