Maharashtra The remarks from the leaders are ongoing during the assembly elections. At the same time, the NCP on Thursday separated itself from the phrase of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ‘Batenge to Kateng’. In Pune, the party leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy CM noted that outsiders make such claims, yet Maharashtra has consistently upheld communal peace.
Ajit Pawar stated that comparisons between Maharashtra and other states should not be made. The residents here have consistently maintained community harmony. Certain individuals arrive from elsewhere and make declarations, yet Maharashtra has always rejected communal division. The inhabitants here adhere to the secular beliefs of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj, Jyotiba Phule, and Babasaheb Ambedkar. Nonetheless, throughout this period he did not mention the name of the UP CM.
Ajit Pawar stated that he will support his party’s candidate Nawab Malik during the campaign. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Malik for his involvement in a money laundering case. He is presently released on bail and is running for the Mankhurd-Shivajinagar seat, where the Shiv Sena, led by CM Eknath Shinde, has also nominated a candidate. Both are candidates from Mahayuti, but the BJP will back Shinde’s candidate and has declined to campaign for Malik.
Ajit Pawar stated that no evidence has been presented to substantiate the claims against Nawab Malik. He cannot be found guilty solely on the basis of accusations. I will advocate for him. Regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducting various rallies for Mahayuti candidates in the state, Ajit Pawar remarked that I do not require anyone’s rally in Baramati. He (PM) requires additional rallies in different constituencies.
Ajit Pawar, the finance minister as well, condemned the MVA’s commitment to provide Rs 3,000 to women in response to the Mahayuti’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Behan Yojana. He stated that MVA leaders opposed the plan and doubted its viability, and now they are offering a larger sum. He stated that the offer of Rs 3,000 per month will necessitate a provision of Rs 90,000 crore.
Additionally, they have committed to providing Rs 4,000 monthly to jobless youth, which will demand Rs 40,000 crore. The government will allocate Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the two programs from its total Rs 7 lakh crore budget. How will they handle salaries, pensions, loan interest, and additional costs?
Regarding the RBI’s worries about states making such commitments, he mentioned that this perspective belongs to the RBI governor, as he holds a different opinion on finance. In managing a state, it is essential to advocate for the marginalized groups.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during a rally in Wasim on Wednesday, mentioned Shivaji Maharaj, stating that Shivaji, who established the Maratha Empire, endeavored to unite everyone. He mentioned that I draw inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
At the same time, I urge you not to be split apart, as division leads to disconnection. He also referred to Maharashtra’s opposition coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as Maha Anadi. He mentioned that I refer to those individuals as Maha Anadi who are indifferent to the values and principles of the country, religion, nationalism, society, and nation. This task is being carried out by the Maha Naadi alliance.