"I'm Still Effective, Whether 82 or 92": Sharad Pawar Hits Back At Nephew
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Yesterday, Ajit Pawar, in a shocking outburst, had questioned his uncle's playing a key political role in the party at his age.
Sharad Pawar, silent so far on his nephew's age barb, declared today that effectiveness is the bottom-line whatever anyone's age. "I am still effective, whether I am 82 or 92," the 83-year-old NCP chief said in Delhi, where he had called a national executive meet of the party and formally expelled 12 rebels -- including his nephew and former top aide Praful Patel.
Yesterday, Ajit Pawar, in a shocking outburst, had questioned his uncle's playing a key political role in the party at his age.
"In other parties, leaders retire after an age. In BJP, leaders retire at 75, when are you going to stop? You should also give new people a chance. If we make mistakes, tell us. Your age is 83, will you ever stop or not?" the 63-year-old had said.
