Speaking with the media at a press conference, CNP chief Sharad Pawar said, "The prime minister's post is an important post. A PM should give a statement keeping his constitutional stature in mind. I don't know why he targeted me. But I think whatever he said is because of the fact that he was not briefed rightly. Whatever statement PM had made on me, I will respond to it, keeping the importance and dignity of PM post"

During his visit to Maharashtra, PM Modi had stated that while the BJP-led government was actively empowering farmers, some individuals in Maharashtra were engaged in political activities under the guise of representing farmers

While interacting with the media about PM Modi's jobe at him, Sharad Pawar claimed that the fear of losing power might have pushed the PM to make such comments

Further, speaking about the upcoming state assembly elections in various states, the NCP chief said that the situation is not in favour of the BJP

"In the five assembly elections, I am seeing a picture against the BJP. I can't say that everywhere governments will change," Pawar said

NCP chief Sharad Pawar also accused the central government of "being completely confused" on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict