August 21st 2023.
Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has caused a stir in the state politics after making remarks that appeared to downplay the influence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar. Walse-Patil, a former close aide of Pawar, claimed that the people of Maharashtra did not give the leader the power he needed to form the government alone.
The comment was strongly criticized by NCP workers who loyal to Pawar, with some going as far as to stage demonstrations and burn an effigy of Walse-Patil. In response, Walse-Patil apologized and clarified that his words were misconstrued. He said that he was only expressing regret that regional parties had achieved power on their own and not Sharad Pawar. Walse-Patil also added that he always respects Pawar and will continue to do so in the future.
The incident sheds light on the increasingly bitter and fractured relationship between Walse-Patil and Pawar. It also serves as a reminder of the harsh reality of politics, where even the closest of allies can be pitted against each other. This is especially true in the case of Maharashtra, where politics seems to be more cutthroat than ever.
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