Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar takes dig at Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in presence of PM Narendra Modi

PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday took an oblique dig at Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari within the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Pune, saying some individuals holding excessive posts had been making pointless feedback and this was not acceptable to the individuals of the state.

NCP chief Ajit Pawar made the feedback, apparently aimed toward Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, at Pune’s MIT College floor, the place Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the governor had been current throughout the inauguration of varied growth tasks.

Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra in addition to the BJP not too long ago objected to Governor Koshyari’s comment that Samarth Ramdas was the guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and with out Ramdas, Shivaji Maharaj wouldn’t be something.

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshari’s laughing gesture and remarks about Mahatma Phule and Savitri Bhai Phule’s marriage age didn’t go properly with the lots.

On Sunday, earlier than PM Modi’s public tackle, Mr Pawar stated, “I want to bring one thing to the prime minister’s notice. Of late, some people holding important positions are making unnecessary comments which are not acceptable to Maharashtra and its citizens.”

“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his mother Rajmata Jijau formed Swarajya. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule (both social reformers from Maharashtra) laid the foundation for women’s education. We need to carry forward their legacy without holding grudges against anyone and without bringing politics into the development works,” stated Ajit Pawar.

NCP Lok Sabha MP Dr Amol Kohle stated that it was mandatory to talk out towards the people who find themselves insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Mahatma and Savitri Bhai Phule.

Referring to Ajit Pawar’s remark in presence of PM Narendra Modi, Kohle stated that the Ajit Dada can solely do that. On social media, Ajit Pawar’s boldness was lauded for talking towards the Governor in entrance of PM Narendra Modi.

Maha Vikas Aghadi staff are protesting towards the Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s assertion throughout Maharashtra and demanding an apology for insulting nationwide icons.

However, Governor clarified that he in his college days learn historical past the place Samarth Ramdas was Shivaji Guru, nonetheless, specialists have introduced new historic references that he’ll take a look at.

Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Devendra Fadnavis stated that that is very unlucky that Maha Vikas Aghadi is focusing on Governor.

Pravind Darekar, BJP MLC and Leader of Opposition, state council stated that Ajit Pawar set an excellent precedent by taking part within the growth program organized by the BJP dominated Pune Municipal Corporation however his assertion towards Maharashtra governor is just not acceptable.