Decision on Mahayuti’s CM candidate will be taken later, says Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar aims to bring Mahayuti alliance to power, assures Chief Minister from Mahayuti.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar said that their primary objective is to bring the Mahayuti alliance to power with a majority, and the decision on the Chief Minister will be taken later. “But one thing is certain—the Chief Minister will be from Mahayuti,” he said.

Mr. Pawar, who was in the family stronghold of Baramati as part of his ‘Jan Sanman Yatra,’ a statewide outreach campaign promoting welfare schemes for women, youth, farmers, and minorities, told The Hindu in an exclusive interview that it’s not just about his uncle and NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar; he has decided not to criticise anyone.

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Having rebelled against the octogenarian Maratha strongman to join the BJP-led NDA in July last, the five-time Deputy CM, who presented 10 State budgets, stated that his party is willing to contest more than 60 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections. 

However, he was reserved when asked about his current equation with Mr. Sharad Pawar and his daughter, Supriya Sule, choosing not to delve into the details of their personal or political dynamics. 

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What is the ‘Jan Sanman Yatra’ about, and why is the campaign theme pink? This seems like a stark contrast to your usual image, as alleged by the Opposition leaders.