9 months ago
Ajit Pawar Defends 'Vote for Funds' Remark
Ajit Pawar, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, spoke at a public event in Jintur.
He talked about how people are always watching what he says, especially about money for projects.
He admitted that mistakes can happen in public work, but he also said that he has been facing allegations for 35 years and that he doesn't owe any money to anyone.
He also mentioned that if people vote for his party, he will make sure there is enough money for their town, but if they don't, he will not help.
Ajit Pawar defended his 'vote for funds' remark at a public rally in Jintur.
He acknowledged media scrutiny and the Model Code of Conduct.
Pawar admitted to potential mistakes in public work but asserted he owes no debt.
He promised funds for Malegaon Nagar Panchayat if his party's candidates are elected.
The Opposition criticized Pawar and demanded an apology for his remarks.
- Who
- Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- What
- Defended controversial 'vote for funds' remark
- Where
- Jintur, Parbhani district, Maharashtra
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- In response to media scrutiny and opposition criticism
Key facts
- Person
- Ajit Pawar
- Position
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Event
- Public rally in Jintur, Parbhani district
- Context
- Upcoming local body polls
- Controversial Statement
- 'Vote for funds' remark
- Defense
- Claims no debt owed to anyone
- Duration of Allegations
- 35 years
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister
“I want to assure my sisters that until your ‘Devabhau’ is the chief minister, no one can stop the money for the Ladki Bahin scheme. We don’t take decisions keeping just elections in mind because we know that we have to turn to people again and again.”
theprint.in
“The government has worked to improve roads, education and healthcare, provided free electricity, and made efforts for farmers and the development of tribals, he said, adding that his government doesn’t just give assurances but fulfils them.”
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