Supriya Sule, leader of the NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar faction, addressed rumors of Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, running against her in Baramati, the stronghold of the Pawar family. Sule emphasized on Sunday that in a democratic setup, anyone has the right to contest elections.
The big battle for Baramati has intensified, with Lok Sabha polls ahead this year.
Sule told, “How can this be a family fight? Anyone can contest elections in a democracy. I also said yesterday that if they have a strong candidate, then I am ready to talk to that candidate. Whatever topic, time, or place they decide, I am ready to sit down and discuss…”
On the issues she will be fighting, she said, “I am contesting for Parliament polls. Unemployment, inflation, a big Paytm issue, and the scam of the electoral bond… People who have been accused of corruption…all those corrupted… if they are convicted…they all are joining the BJP,” she said, adding, “whether corruption took place in the country or not.
This is a big issue.”
Her remarks came in the backdrop of the recent Supreme Court verdict striking down as “unconstitutional” the electoral bond scheme.
“Should there not be an inquiry? ‘Na khaunga, na khane dunga’ was a lie,’” Sule added, taking a dig at Prime Minister Modi.
Her latest remarks came a day after publicity campaign vehicles in Baramati showcased pictures of NCP Chief Ajit Pawar and his wife Sunetra, even as speculation continued on her being the candidate of the NCP (Ajit Pawar) for the constituency in the Lok Sabha.
This constituency, which was repeatedly represented by Sharad Pawar, is currently represented by his daughter, Supriya Sule.
The campaign vehicle carried a banner with photographs of Sunetra Pawar and Ajit Pawar with the symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
