AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay rautcomments on the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) leadership may destabilize the government of Maharashtra, Union minister Ramdas Athawale claimed here Tuesday.
Raut’s remarks have irritated Congress, which is part of the Seine-led ruling coalition in the state, Athawale said while speaking to reporters.
Raut had said last week that all anti-BJP parties should join the UPA. He had also said that the head of NCP Sharad Pawar was able to lead the UPA, currently headed by the President of Congress Sonia Gandhi.
“Raut said that Sharad Pawar should lead the UPA, which has angered the leaders of Congress. As a result, Congress may withdraw its support and the government of Maha Vikas Aghadi may collapse,” said Athawale, an ally of the NDA.
“We have no plans to overthrow this government. But if it falls, the NDA will certainly form a government in the state,” added the RPI (A) leader.
On the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) quoting Raut’s wife in an alleged money laundering case, Athawale said: “The ED is a government organization, but it is independent. The government has no motive to harass anyone through of the ED “.
The current agitation of farmers against the new agricultural laws does not have support throughout the country, said the union minister.
“There is a provision to amend a law and it can be done after dialogue with farmers. Sharad Pawar has been in government for many years and should interact with opposition party leaders and inform the government about the amendments they want. The government welcomes your input, “Athawale said.
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