New Delhi (Agency): Speculations have been swirling about the political allegiance of Sharad Pawar, the chief of the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party). But, Supriya Sule, the NCP’s working president, put those rumors to rest on Tuesday. Speaking to the press, she assured that Sharad Pawar is not leaning towards the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Sharad Pawar himself has made his position clear in a previous speech in Sangola. He emphasized that his party, the NCP, does not see eye-to-eye with the BJP in terms of political beliefs. In Sule’s words, “I have spoken with Congress and Shiv Sena(UBT). There is no confusion. No need to worry. Confusion must have cleared if you have listened to the Sangola speech and press brief of Sharad Pawar where he has cleared his stand.”
However, this clarity from the NCP’s top leaders didn’t stop others from casting doubts. On Monday, a notable figure from the Congress party, Nana Patole, voiced his concerns. He pointed out a “secret” meeting that took place in Pune between Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar. Patole questioned the need for such a meeting, wondering aloud to reporters, “Such meetings are creating confusion among the people. If they are relatives, what was the need for them to meet secretly?”
But Sharad Pawar was quick to respond to such speculations. Dismissing the idea of a “secret” meeting, he stated, “What is wrong with meeting my nephew? How it can become secret when it was held at someone’s residence. I was there at his residence.” Pawar emphasized the personal nature of the meeting, rather than a political one.
Furthermore, Patole mentioned that he had shared his thoughts with the party chief of UBT Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray.
In the world of politics, where alliances can shift and change, the words of leaders are essential. For now, it seems the NCP remains committed to its current political partners, standing firm in its ideology and promises.