Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Owaisi and Pawar Clash in Maharashtra Election Campaign
Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the AIMIM, and Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, have been arguing during their campaign rallies.
Owaisi criticized Pawar for being involved in a big financial scandal and for not being loyal to his own uncle, who is also a political leader.
He also accused Pawar of changing his opinions to please the BJP, the ruling party.
In response, Pawar made a funny comment, telling Owaisi to add him as the 57th person in his pocket, which made everyone laugh.
Pawar also talked about how politics is changing, with people switching parties for money or power, and how some leaders are using caste issues to get votes.
This is all part of their political campaign for the upcoming elections in Maharashtra.
Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Ajit Pawar during campaign rallies in Nanded, Latur, and Solapur.
Owaisi accused Pawar of benefiting from a communal double standard in the political and legal system.
Pawar responded humorously to Owaisi's remark about carrying 56 Ajit Pawars in his pocket.
Owaisi questioned Pawar's loyalty and accused him of flip-flopping on political issues.
Pawar expressed concerns over ideological erosion in politics, alleging party-hopping and the use of money and muscle power.
- Who
- Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM chief) and Ajit Pawar (Maharashtra Deputy CM)
- What
- Exchange of sharp remarks and criticisms during political campaign rallies
- When
- In the run-up to the 2026 Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections
- Where
- Nanded, Latur, Solapur, and Pune
- Why
- Political campaigning and targeting each other's political stances, loyalties, and ideological commitments
- Event
- Political campaign rallies in Maharashtra
- Key Figures
- Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM chief) and Ajit Pawar (Maharashtra Deputy CM)
- Locations
- Nanded, Latur, Solapur, and Pune
- Issues Raised
- Allegations of corruption, loyalty, communal double standards, and ideological erosion
- Notable Quote
- Owaisi: 'I carry 56 Ajit Pawars in my pocket.'
- Pawar's Response
- Pawar: 'Then go ahead, put the 57th one in as well.'
- Election Date
- January 15, 2026
Sources
Pune VIDEO: Asaduddin Owaisi Says He Carries 56 Ajit Pawars In Pocket; Deputy CM Asks Him To Put The 57th Too
Parties abandoning ideologies, poaching leaders through money, muscle and fear: Ajit Pawar
