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‘It’s disheartening when…’: Ajit Pawar laments lack of recognition for development efforts in Baramati | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the lack of appreciation for his development efforts in Baramati.
Despite securing significant funding for Baramati, Pawar feels his efforts are being taken for granted.
Pawar reflected on his loss in the Lok Sabha elections and took responsibility for it, pointing out challenges like the Covid pandemic and the limited time he was out of power, which he said reduced his productive years to three.
“People assume that I gave those funds because I could,” Pawar said at an event in Pune. “When a capable person feels that his efforts are not being recognised, it becomes disheartening. But in a democracy, it is the right of the people to make their own choice,” he added.
Pawar also touched on discussions on possible constitutional changes, including limiting reservations and implementing a common civil code. He mentioned that some people who raised concerns over reservations have remained silent after recent statements, indirectly referring to Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the quota system.
On the role of Prime Minister, Pawar acknowledged that his party members were keen for him to take up the post.
When asked about his personal aspirations, he said, “Every supporter wants to see his leader in that role.” He added, “I am also among those leaders.” Pawar, however, stressed that to become chief minister, a majority of 145 seats is required, which depends on the choice of voters. “It is for the people to decide whom they will support and elevate to that position,” he said.
Despite securing significant funding for Baramati, Pawar feels his efforts are being taken for granted.
Pawar reflected on his loss in the Lok Sabha elections and took responsibility for it, pointing out challenges like the Covid pandemic and the limited time he was out of power, which he said reduced his productive years to three.
“People assume that I gave those funds because I could,” Pawar said at an event in Pune. “When a capable person feels that his efforts are not being recognised, it becomes disheartening. But in a democracy, it is the right of the people to make their own choice,” he added.
Pawar also touched on discussions on possible constitutional changes, including limiting reservations and implementing a common civil code. He mentioned that some people who raised concerns over reservations have remained silent after recent statements, indirectly referring to Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the quota system.
On the role of Prime Minister, Pawar acknowledged that his party members were keen for him to take up the post.
When asked about his personal aspirations, he said, “Every supporter wants to see his leader in that role.” He added, “I am also among those leaders.” Pawar, however, stressed that to become chief minister, a majority of 145 seats is required, which depends on the choice of voters. “It is for the people to decide whom they will support and elevate to that position,” he said.
