Sharad Pawar Highlights Opposition Gains in Maharashtra Ahead of State Polls
Sharad Pawar, chief of NCP (SP), stated that the Opposition MVA alliance outperformed the ruling coalition in 155 assembly segments during the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. He also highlighted the public opposition to the Nagpur-Goa 'Shaktipeeth' expressway project and urged the government to explain its motives.
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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday lauded the performance of the Opposition MVA alliance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that they outperformed the ruling coalition in 155 assembly segments in Maharashtra. He suggested this reflected the public mood ahead of the upcoming state polls in October.
Addressing reporters, Pawar noted, 'The outcome reflects the people's wishes....if you see (voting patterns in) assembly constituencies within these 31 seats, we secured victory in 155 assembly segments. The outcome reflects the mood of the people for assembly elections.'
He also commented on the opposition to the proposed Nagpur-Goa `Shaktipeeth' expressway, asserting that the government should clarify the reasons behind its commitment to the project.
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