Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Munde Says She Sometimes Feels Like Retiring From Politics
Pankaja Munde, a minister in Maharashtra, told a crowd that she sometimes feels like quitting politics.
She was upset because a road she uses every day is in bad shape.
She has worked in the area for 24 years.
The people at the event made her feel motivated again.
She also praised the national leader, Narendra Modi, for his hard work.
Her comments caused a lot of talk in the state.
She said she will keep working for the people.
The story shows how politicians can feel tired but still want to help.
It also shows how public support can change a leader’s mind.
The event was held to remember a famous farmer leader.
Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde said she sometimes feels like retiring from politics during a public event in Beed.
She cited frustration over the deteriorated Beed‑Parli Vaijnath highway and her 24‑year service in the region.
Munde said the crowd’s enthusiasm renewed her determination to continue serving the people.
She praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dedication, noting his arrival at a BJP meeting after a U.S. visit.
The remark sparked widespread political discussion across Maharashtra.
- Who
- Pankaja Munde, Maharashtra Environment and Animal Husbandry Minister
- What
- She said she sometimes feels like retiring from politics
- When
- Sunday, during a public gathering
- Where
- Sirsala in Parli Vaijnath tehsil, Beed district
- Why
- Frustration over road conditions and long service, but renewed by public support
- Minister
- Pankaja Munde
- Position
- Environment and Animal Husbandry Minister of Maharashtra
- Event
- Birth anniversary of Vasantrao Naik
- Location
- Sirsala, Parli Vaijnath, Beed
- Road Issue
- Beed‑Parli Vaijnath highway in poor condition