We aren’t any saints to take a seat in opposition: Ajit Pawar on becoming a member of fingers with BJP

“Once we determined to affix the NDA and Mahayuti in Maharashtra, we noticed that leaders like Chandrababu Naidu, identified for his secular ideology, had additionally aligned with the NDA. Prior to now, leaders reminiscent of (West Bengal chief minister) Mamata Banerjee have been additionally a part of the NDA. Our focus is improvement… We wish the schemes of the Centre and state governments to succeed in the final man in society, to enhance the folks’s lifestyle and be certain that no part of society feels excluded,” he mentioned.

On hypothesis surrounding a attainable merger of the 2 NCP factions, Pawar mentioned occasion employees could maintain differing opinions, however the remaining choice rests with the management. “It’s the occasion leaders who deliberate and resolve on such issues,” he added.

A scientific marketing campaign was underway to unfold misinformation about distribution of funds by his ministry, mentioned Pawar, who additionally holds the finance portfolio within the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP authorities.

“In comparison with the earlier funds, now we have elevated allocations for Scheduled Tribes,” he mentioned, referring to a row over alleged diversion of funds from the ST division for the Ladki Bahin scheme for girls. He additionally refuted rumours that the Ladki Bahin scheme, underneath which eligible ladies obtain Rs 1500 per 30 days, was being discontinued.