In his address at a function organized to mark the 25th anniversary of the party, he announced that even though the NCP is a core member of the NDA, it will not compromise or give up its "Shiv Phule Shahu and Ambedkar ideology". To the leaders of Mahayuti and NDA.

Pawar also mocked rumors that some of the party MLAs would join the NCP-SP led by his uncle Sharad Pawar.

He also hit out at the opposition for establishing that the Constitution would be changed if the BJP returned to power. He said, "Though it was repeatedly made clear by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders, including us, that no one can change Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution, the opponents insisted on this statement, leading to the Mahayuti's election campaign in the state. "Prospects were affected." , However, the NCP chief said this narrative will not work in the assembly elections as his party will step up outreach with Dalits, Muslims, tribals and OBCs ahead of the elections by taking several initiatives - some executed and some implemented during the upcoming budget. Went.

On the party's defeat where NCP won only one of the four seats it contested, Pawar said the entire responsibility was his.He appreciated the work done by the party leaders and workers for the party candidates and Mahayuti candidates.

"One need not be disheartened by defeat, while one need not become arrogant after victory," he said at the gathering.

On the party's refusal to accept the post of Minister of State (Independent Charge) in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third government, Pawar said it was a conscious decision taken unanimously as the party recommended the name of its working president Praful Patel. Was, who had previously served as a cabinet minister. "Despite this, some people spread misinformation about mutual differences. The situation was completely different. We have decided to remain with the NDA and wait for expansion as the party will soon get two Rajya Sabha seats," he said.,

Pawar, who broke ties with his uncle and NCP founder Sharad Pawar in July last year, became emotional in his speech as he recalled his contribution to the formation of the party in June 1999. “I express my gratitude, even though I am now a part of it,” he said. Of Mahayuti,” he said. He said, “Everyone worked shoulder to shoulder and took this party forward. Some leaders are no longer among us.Sharad Pawar has also done a very good job in establishing the party. I express my gratitude to him."

Meanwhile, senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal reiterated that the Mahayuti allies should quickly decide the seat-sharing arrangement for the assembly elections. He said, "BJP is the elder brother, it is accepted." But NCP should get the same number of seats as Shiv Sena gets.''He said that in the recent party meeting he had said that NCP should get 80 to 90 seats. ,