Speaking to the media, Pawar sought to end the controversy that had indirectly arisen after the label was imposed on his daughter-in-law Sunetra A. Pawar.
'an outsider'.
Sunetra A. Pawar is the NCP candidate from Baramati, where she is facing off against her sister-in-law, sitting MP and NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule, in what is being described as a 'tough fight'.
Putting an end to the controversy, Pawar said, "My comments were completely misinterpreted. Ajit Pawar had said that you (people) have chosen Sharad Pawar, chosen me, so now choose your daughter-in-law... .I have only spoken in relation to this statement." ,
Reiterating that he has the utmost respect for women, Sharad Pawar mentioned several decisions benefiting women in government services in the state and a Defense Minister's decision to recruit girls in the armed forces. Following Sharad Pawar's statement last Friday (April 12), rival NCP and local Bharatiya Janata Party workers alleged that the NCP (SP) chief has leveled false allegations on all the daughters-in-law and treats them as 'outsiders'. , while Sunetra A.Pawar is not considered to be a part of the Pawar dynasty.
Responding to a question about the impact of the ongoing controversy over Maratha reservation on the Lok Sabha elections, Sharad Pawar said "public sentiments on this issue are very strong" in various parts of the state, including Marathwada.
However, the octogenarian leader said that though people look towards Shiv Sena leader Manoj Jarange-Patil for reservation, it is not clear how much of his goodwill can actually be converted into votes.
Jarange-Patil had led several movements from August 2023-January 2024, and has now warned of a fresh movement after the Lok Sabha elections (early June) if Maratha reservation assurances are not met.
'an outsider'.
Sunetra A. Pawar is the NCP candidate from Baramati, where she is facing off against her sister-in-law, sitting MP and NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule, in what is being described as a 'tough fight'.
Putting an end to the controversy, Pawar said, "My comments were completely misinterpreted. Ajit Pawar had said that you (people) have chosen Sharad Pawar, chosen me, so now choose your daughter-in-law... .I have only spoken in relation to this statement." ,
Reiterating that he has the utmost respect for women, Sharad Pawar mentioned several decisions benefiting women in government services in the state and a Defense Minister's decision to recruit girls in the armed forces. Following Sharad Pawar's statement last Friday (April 12), rival NCP and local Bharatiya Janata Party workers alleged that the NCP (SP) chief has leveled false allegations on all the daughters-in-law and treats them as 'outsiders'. , while Sunetra A.Pawar is not considered to be a part of the Pawar dynasty.
Responding to a question about the impact of the ongoing controversy over Maratha reservation on the Lok Sabha elections, Sharad Pawar said "public sentiments on this issue are very strong" in various parts of the state, including Marathwada.
However, the octogenarian leader said that though people look towards Shiv Sena leader Manoj Jarange-Patil for reservation, it is not clear how much of his goodwill can actually be converted into votes.
Jarange-Patil had led several movements from August 2023-January 2024, and has now warned of a fresh movement after the Lok Sabha elections (early June) if Maratha reservation assurances are not met.
