No other strong leader like PM Modi at national level, says Ajit Pawar

On Monday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated that he does not see any other strong leader at the national level like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pawar told reporters in Pune that while some may criticise his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, but a man might have a different perspective based on his experiences.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an event in Pune said Ajit Pawar is now at the right place after a long time, but came very late. Asked about Shah's comments, Ajit Pawar said he earlier reiterated that he had taken the decision to join the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance to take the state towards development, transform the region, address several issues, and help the elected representatives complete their work in their constituencies.

Today, I personally do not see any other leader as strong as Narendra Modi at the national level. I do not see any other alternative. Some people criticise me citing my past statements, but a man can have different opinions on the basis of his experiences, he said.

He said the prime minister has made provisions of Rs 25,000 crore for the revamping of 500 railway stations, which include 44 stations stations in Maharashtra. Appreciating Shah, he said the Union minister took courageous decisions which were not taken for last 20 to 22 years, after taking charge of the Cooperation Ministry.

We as farmers should accept the fact that the decisions which were pending have been taken by Amit Shahji under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Ajit Pawar said.