Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar has now apologized for his shameful and objectionable remark he made earlier on people in drought-hit areas of Maharashtra.
Pawar released a statement on Sunday that read, "My statements in Indapur were not related to the severe drought in the state, but since it has caused pain to the people, I humbly apologize for the same".
Statement had the word "apology" figures thrice.
Known for his brashness, Pawar made some controversial comments which several parties and groups termed as "insulting" and "ridiculing the drought-hit population".
Ajit Pawar had said, "Who is that (Bhaisaheb) Deshmukh? What is the point of his protest? Will it yield water? When there is no water, where will I arrange water from? Should I urinate?"
Aam Aadmi Party had claimed Ajit saying, "The population is increasing due to
load shedding as people have nothing to do when there is no electricity."
Alleging that Pawar was responsible for the worst-ever drought in the state, the
AAP claimed that he was particularly piqued by the party's protest on the issue
last Friday.
"His statements today show his true face; a corrupt politician who has no empathy for the citizens. And to have such a man at a leadership role is disaster for the state. What is even more shocking is that his statements were met with resonating laughter from the NCP spectators," the AAP said in a statement.
"He ridiculed Bhaisaheb Deshmukh from Solapur who has been sitting on protest since two months at Azad Maidan demanding water for the villages from the nearby Ujani Dam - waters of which are to be diverted to Sharad Pawar's Dynamix Dairy," the AAP added.
Shiv Sena has also condemned his remarks saying that this proves Pawar has "lost his mental balance", the AAP promptly demanded his resignation.
(with inputs from IANS)
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