It's ridiculous: Ajit Pawar on Congress leader Nana Patole terming NCP as 'backstabber'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday termed as ridiculous state Congress president Nana Patoles recent backstabbing remark directed at the NCPHitting back at Patole senior NCP leader Pawar wondered whether the BJP too should accuse the former of backstabbing it as he had quit the saffron party to join the Congress in 2018Addressing media persons here Pawar said that while speaking responsible leaders should ensure that their statements are not misconstruedPawar also said that in the given situation in the state the Shiv Sena NCP and Congress can cross the magic figure of 145 in the 288seat Maharashtra Assembly only if they are togetherRumblings in the Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA camp came to the fore on Wednesday with Patole accusing ally NCP of being a backstabber a day after the Sharad Pawarled party joined hands with rival BJP in Gondia Zilla Parishad ZP elections keeping Congress away from powerPatole had also said that thee Congress highcommand will be apprised of the machinations of NCP of the last twoandahalf years in the partys forthcoming Udaipur conclaveNanas statement is ridiculous You all know he joined the Congress after quitting the BJP So should the BJP allege that he backstabbed it to join the Congressiquest Pawar askedHe said there could be differences among leaders of the two parties at districtlevels and added that such issues wont arise if there is coordination among the MVA constituentsTo give some examples we all know the Congress had tied up with BJP at some taluka and district levels in the past I dont want to give much importance to it But responsible leaders should while speaking take care that their comments are not misconstrued Pawar addedHe further said that the Congress NCP and Shiv Sena have the rights to expand their respective basesBut at this juncture considering the prevailing situation the magic number of 145 can be crossed only if the three parties remain together the NCP leader addedPawar said the Congress too had in the past inducted NCP officebearers to its foldWe dont have to feel bad if our worker joins our ally rather than any opposition party to increase the latters strengthiquestthe point is the alliance should remain intactiquest he addedTo a question the deputy chief minister said that state Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil will look into the Maharashtra Navnirman Senas demand for action into a letter that threatened party president Raj ThackerayPawar also said that there is no need to create any misunderstanding out of the Uttar Pradesh governments reported decision of setting up office in MumbaiIn fact everyone has a right to set up an office wherever heshe wants he addedPawar said that different states including Maharashtra have theirs respective Sadans state guest houses in Delhi Similarly various states have their Sadans in Navi MumbaiPeople from across India come to Maharashtraiquestthere is no reason for us to oppose the UP governments decision taken with something in mindWe too can set up an office in UP if we want But the people need not create misunderstanding out of it There is no need to be scared of it he addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever