Sharad Pawar Criticizes Maharashtra Government

Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has vowed that the opposition will not rest until the current ruling coalition, Mahayuti, is removed from power in Maharashtra within the next two months. His comments come in response to the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji, which he claims reflects the government's lack of respect for the historical figure. Pawar criticized the state administration for alleged corruption related to the statue's construction and expressed concerns about the government's accountability. He emphasized the need for unity among opposition members to achieve their goal of forming a new government based on Shivaji's ideals. The Maharashtra assembly elections are anticipated to take place in October or November 2024, as the current government's term is nearing its end. Pawar's remarks were made during a party worker meeting and a subsequent protest march in Mumbai against the statue incident.