Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Pawar Supports PM Modi's Stance on Age in Politics
Sharad Pawar, a veteran politician, agrees with Prime Minister Modi on the idea of not forcing leaders to retire based on age.
Pawar, who is 85, said he can't tell anyone to step down at 75, since he is still working.
He also congratulated PM Modi on his 75th birthday, and believes that politics should not be part of these celebrations.
Pawar referenced the Congress party's stance on BJP leaders over 75, and clarified his cordial relations with leaders across the political spectrum.
Sharad Pawar supports PM Modi on the age debate in politics.
Pawar, aged 85, stated he has no moral ground to ask anyone to retire based on age.
His remarks came after Congress criticism of BJP for forcing senior leaders to retire at 75.
Pawar congratulated Modi on his 75th birthday and did not want to politicize the moment.
Pawar recalls he invited Modi to his own 75th birthday event.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar
- What
- Supported PM Modi on age debate in politics
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Kolhapur
- Why
- Because Pawar does not have a moral authority to ask anyone to step aside based on age.
- Politician
- Sharad Pawar
- Political Party
- NCP
- Age
- 85
- Issue
- Age limit for political leaders
- Event
- PM Modi's 75th birthday
