NCP has called speculation about Sharad Pawar’s role as head of UPA unfounded.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday called media speculation unfounded that its boss, Sharad Pawar, could head the United Progressive Alliance (UPA).
The NCP’s chief spokesperson, Mahesh Tapase, said there are unsubstantiated reports in the media about Pawar’s taking over as UPA president.
“The Nationalist Congress Party would like to clarify that there is no discussion among the members of the UPA regarding such a proposal,” Tapase said.
“The reports that appear in the media appear to have been seeded by vested interests to divert attention from the ongoing agitation of farmers,” he added.
Shiv Sena, the ruling NCP ally in Maharashtra, said anything can happen in politics and expressed confidence that the former Union minister, who will turn 80 on December 12, is capable of playing a greater national role.
When asked about speculation by a section of the media that Pawar could replace Congress President Sonia Gandhi as UPA President, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said: “Politics is unpredictable. You never know what. what will happen next. “
Raut said Sharad Pawar has “all the capabilities” to lead the country. “Pawar has vast experience, knowledge of the problems facing the country and knows” the pulse of the people, “Rajya Sabha member told reporters here.
“The Shiv Sena extends its good wishes to you,” Raut said, referring to Sharad Pawar’s upcoming birthday.
A senior congressional leader and former prime minister of Maharashtra said he had asked the party about this speculation. “Nobody has a clue about this,” he said.
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