PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday set speculations abuzz about a possible Cabinet reshuffle with his comments.
Speaking in Baramati, Pawar said, “Today, I have the responsibility of the finance department but I can’t say whether it will be there tomorrow or not.” The deputy chief minister’s comments assume significance as they come days after he skipped a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, who was on a visit to Mumbai and met chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar had later clarified that he had skipped the meeting due to pre-scheduled events. However, his conspicuous absence had raised eyebrows and questions on the stability of the ruling alliance.
Speaking to reporters in Pune, the deputy chief minister reiterated his stand on the 5% quota for Muslims.
“I, (Hasan) Mushrif and (Abdul) Sattar back the idea of a quota for Muslims. I will speak to the chief minister and deputy chief minister on the issue and try to find a way (to give reservation for Muslims),” he said.
The deputy CM’s comments on the quota are likely to cause friction with the BJP, which has made it clear that it is against granting reservation on the basis of religion. “We have come together for the development of Maharashtra. Issues like this (quota for Muslims) are bound to crop up as we have different ideologies. However, we can discuss them. In the past too, the NDA and the UPA brought parties with different ideologies together and managed to run the government,” Pawar said.
Speaking on the pleas filed by rival camps of the party before the Election Commission of India (ECI), Pawar said he will consider the poll panel’s decision to be final. “Both sides have approached EC and will put forward their sides. I will accept whatever the EC decides,”he said.
‘Protest against GR to fill posts on contract is drama’
Pawar termed the agitation against the government’s decision to fill up some posts on contract basis as a drama. “Some protesters sat on a dharna. It was nothing but a drama,” Pawar said in an apparent reference to Rohit Pawar, who has been at the forefront of the agitation
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Speaking in Baramati, Pawar said, “Today, I have the responsibility of the finance department but I can’t say whether it will be there tomorrow or not.” The deputy chief minister’s comments assume significance as they come days after he skipped a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah, who was on a visit to Mumbai and met chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar had later clarified that he had skipped the meeting due to pre-scheduled events. However, his conspicuous absence had raised eyebrows and questions on the stability of the ruling alliance.
Speaking to reporters in Pune, the deputy chief minister reiterated his stand on the 5% quota for Muslims.
“I, (Hasan) Mushrif and (Abdul) Sattar back the idea of a quota for Muslims. I will speak to the chief minister and deputy chief minister on the issue and try to find a way (to give reservation for Muslims),” he said.
The deputy CM’s comments on the quota are likely to cause friction with the BJP, which has made it clear that it is against granting reservation on the basis of religion. “We have come together for the development of Maharashtra. Issues like this (quota for Muslims) are bound to crop up as we have different ideologies. However, we can discuss them. In the past too, the NDA and the UPA brought parties with different ideologies together and managed to run the government,” Pawar said.
Speaking on the pleas filed by rival camps of the party before the Election Commission of India (ECI), Pawar said he will consider the poll panel’s decision to be final. “Both sides have approached EC and will put forward their sides. I will accept whatever the EC decides,”he said.
‘Protest against GR to fill posts on contract is drama’
Pawar termed the agitation against the government’s decision to fill up some posts on contract basis as a drama. “Some protesters sat on a dharna. It was nothing but a drama,” Pawar said in an apparent reference to Rohit Pawar, who has been at the forefront of the agitation
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Cant say if I will remain finance minister: Ajit Pawar
Speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra has been sparked by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s comment on his future as finance minister. Pawar’s statement, made after skipping a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has raised questions about the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government. Pawar also reiterated his demand for a 5% quota for Muslims, a move that is likely to cause friction with the BJP, which opposes religious-based reservations. Pawar stated that despite ideological differences, parties can come together for the development of Maharashtra.
Speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra has been sparked by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s comment on his future as finance minister. Pawar’s statement, made after skipping a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has raised questions about the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP government. Pawar also reiterated his demand for a 5% quota for Muslims, a move that is likely to cause friction with the BJP, which opposes religious-based reservations. Pawar stated that despite ideological differences, parties can come together for the development of Maharashtra.
Missed meeting with Amit Shah due to events in Baramati: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar missed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s program in Mumbai due to prior commitments. His absence led to speculation about his relationship with Shiv Sena and BJP. Pawar clarified that he had informed Shah’s office and the CM and deputy CM about his prior engagements. He also dismissed the banners projecting his nephew as the next CM, stating that only those with 145 MLAs can become the CM. Pawar also mentioned that the Metro rail project extension plan up to Nigdi is awaiting approval from one minister.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar missed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s program in Mumbai due to prior commitments. His absence led to speculation about his relationship with Shiv Sena and BJP. Pawar clarified that he had informed Shah’s office and the CM and deputy CM about his prior engagements. He also dismissed the banners projecting his nephew as the next CM, stating that only those with 145 MLAs can become the CM. Pawar also mentioned that the Metro rail project extension plan up to Nigdi is awaiting approval from one minister.
Missed meeting Amit Shah due to events in Baramati, says Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar missed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme in Mumbai due to prior commitments. His absence led to speculation about his relationship with Shiv Sena and BJP. Pawar clarified that he had informed Shah’s office and the Chief Minister about the prior engagements. He also dismissed banners projecting his nephew as the next Chief Minister, stating that only those with the support of 145 MLAs can become the CM. Pawar also mentioned that the Metro rail project extension plan is awaiting approval from one minister.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar missed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme in Mumbai due to prior commitments. His absence led to speculation about his relationship with Shiv Sena and BJP. Pawar clarified that he had informed Shah’s office and the Chief Minister about the prior engagements. He also dismissed banners projecting his nephew as the next Chief Minister, stating that only those with the support of 145 MLAs can become the CM. Pawar also mentioned that the Metro rail project extension plan is awaiting approval from one minister.