Nation in anguish underneath BJP rule, says Pawar; NCP requires opposition unity

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the following spherical of meeting elections, the NCP on Saturday gave a clarion name for unity of anti-BJP forces and mentioned that occasion chief Sharad Pawar would play an vital function on this regard.

Addressing the prolonged working committee of the NCP right here, Pawar alleged that the Modi authorities was “anti-farmer” and had additionally “failed” to sort out the problem of unemployment. He additionally slammed the BJP over the discharge of convicts within the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.

“I am surprised that the prime minister speaks of upholding the dignity of women and two days later the BJP government in the prime minister’s home state reduced the sentence of those who committed atrocities against Bilkis Bano and her family,” Pawar mentioned.

The prolonged working committee of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) additionally re-elected Pawar because the nationwide president of the occasion.

The veteran chief mentioned that farmers had been trying ahead to getting an excellent worth for his or her paddy crop, however the authorities has imposed a 20 per cent export obligation on rice and banned the export of damaged rice.

“The nation is in deep anguish and we will have to take up these issues vigorously at every forum,” Pawar mentioned.

A draft political decision moved throughout the assembly known as for the unity of like-minded events to battle in opposition to the BJP and its allies.

“Sharad Pawar has played an important role in bringing together these parties and putting up a united front to counter the NDA. We must strengthen this resolve and work towards the goal of opposition unity and make sure we achieve this successfully,” the political decision learn.

Speaking on the political decision, senior NCP chief Praful Patel mentioned leaders throughout the political spectrum search Pawar’s counsel on problems with nationwide significance and the veteran chief will play a key function in shaping the politics within the coming occasions.

Addressing the assembly, senior NCP chief P C Chacko slammed the Congress for remaining within the previous mindset and failing to recognise the modified political state of affairs.

Chacko, a former Congress chief, mentioned the Congress can not win a single panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh and solely Pawar might deliver all opposition events collectively.

Assembly elections are due in BJP-ruled Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in December, whereas 9 different states, together with Rajasthan and Karnataka, will go to polls subsequent yr.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have additionally had talks with Pawar and the leaders have been pitching for opposition unity to tackle the BJP.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the following spherical of meeting elections, the NCP on Saturday gave a clarion name for unity of anti-BJP forces and mentioned that occasion chief Sharad Pawar would play an vital function on this regard.

Addressing the prolonged working committee of the NCP right here, Pawar alleged that the Modi authorities was “anti-farmer” and had additionally “failed” to sort out the problem of unemployment. He additionally slammed the BJP over the discharge of convicts within the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.

“I am surprised that the prime minister speaks of upholding the dignity of women and two days later the BJP government in the prime minister’s home state reduced the sentence of those who committed atrocities against Bilkis Bano and her family,” Pawar mentioned.

The prolonged working committee of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) additionally re-elected Pawar because the nationwide president of the occasion.

The veteran chief mentioned that farmers had been trying ahead to getting an excellent worth for his or her paddy crop, however the authorities has imposed a 20 per cent export obligation on rice and banned the export of damaged rice.

“The nation is in deep anguish and we will have to take up these issues vigorously at every forum,” Pawar mentioned.

A draft political decision moved throughout the assembly known as for the unity of like-minded events to battle in opposition to the BJP and its allies.

“Sharad Pawar has played an important role in bringing together these parties and putting up a united front to counter the NDA. We must strengthen this resolve and work towards the goal of opposition unity and make sure we achieve this successfully,” the political decision learn.

Speaking on the political decision, senior NCP chief Praful Patel mentioned leaders throughout the political spectrum search Pawar’s counsel on problems with nationwide significance and the veteran chief will play a key function in shaping the politics within the coming occasions.

Addressing the assembly, senior NCP chief P C Chacko slammed the Congress for remaining within the previous mindset and failing to recognise the modified political state of affairs.

Chacko, a former Congress chief, mentioned the Congress can not win a single panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh and solely Pawar might deliver all opposition events collectively.

Assembly elections are due in BJP-ruled Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh in December, whereas 9 different states, together with Rajasthan and Karnataka, will go to polls subsequent yr.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have additionally had talks with Pawar and the leaders have been pitching for opposition unity to tackle the BJP.