Sharad Pawar's emotional appeal to voters 'to regain the glory of progressive Maharashtra'

Sharad Pawar NEW DELHI: Just days before the Maharashtra assembly elections , veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Sharad Pawar addressed voters, urging them to choose a government that prioritises progress and inclusivity. Pawar emphasised Maharashtra's historical role as a leader in India, stating, “It was once said that the nation’s wheels cannot move without Maharashtra..

. But now we are witnessing how the current MahaYuti regime has become a puppet dancing to the tunes of the rulers in New Delhi.” He criticised the current state government for what he called a focus on inciting division and creating fear among marginalised communities.



Pawar also accused the ruling party of disrespecting state icons and attempting to alter the Constitution. The NCP (SP) leader outlined concerns about Maharashtra's financial situation, citing a significant debt burden and the relocation of key projects to other states. He also highlighted issues like unemployment, farmer distress, and rising inflation.

“He issued a certificate on who is shielding him...

A senior leader like Baba Z. Siddique was killed, there are shocking rape cases in Badlapur (Thane) and Bopdev Ghat (Pune), thousands of girls/women have gone ‘missing’ in the state, narcotic drug peddlers flee with official blessings, a Porsche driver (Pune) is being supported by a MLA..

. The situation is truly horrifying,” asserted Pawar. “Corruption has reached new heights in the state, whether for ‘deals’ in Mantralaya, or the construction of the Chhatrapati statue that toppled (August 26), or the school uniforms scam.

.. But there are no visionary policies or new projects for the state,” slammed Pawar.

He called upon the people to support the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) with a ‘hand’, ‘Flaming Torch’ and a ‘Trumpeter’, “to regain the self-respect and dignity of Maharashtra from those who split political parties, broke up families, spewed caste-communal poisons, and challenged reservation in courts”. “The time has come to teach a lesson to them (MahaYuti), that Maharashtra with the strength of the peasants, workers and labourers will not bend before anybody. Come on, people and show them once again.

.. Help save the state from these traitors by voting for the MVA candidates to restore our lost glory,” exhorted Pawar.

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