Yesterday, when asked about speculation by a section of media that Pawar might replace Congress president Sonia Gandhi as UPA chairperson, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut stated,” Politics is unpredictable. You never know what will happen next.” Raut also stated Pawar has “all the capabilities” to lead the nation. “Pawar has vast experience, knowledge of the issues before the country and knows “the pulse of the people today”, the Rajya Sabha member told reporters.
“The Shiv Sena extends fantastic wishes to him,” Raut said, referring to Pawar’s upcoming birthday.
However, today, after NCP termed refuted the claims that Pawar may lead NCP, Sanjay Raut said, “I’ve heard that he’s personally refused it. We will help him if such a proposal comes to the fore officially. Congress is weak now so the opposition requirements to come with each other and strengthen the UPA.”
(With inputs from ANI)