Maharashtra Politics / 'Ajit remained with the anti-Hindu people', why did Fadnavis and Pawar get 'divided'?

Maharashtra Politics: Ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra, the slogan "Batenge to Katenge" has created a rift in the ruling NDA alliance. Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, both prominent faces of the NDA, are seen taking different stances on this slogan. Ajit Pawar strongly criticized the slogan, in response to which Fadnavis attacked him in sharp words.

Fadnavis's sharp attack: 'Ajit Pawar will take time to understand the mood'

In a recent interview, Devendra Fadnavis said that for decades Ajit Pawar has supported ideologies that are anti-Hindu and criticize Hindutva in the name of secularism. According to Fadnavis, Pawar is probably still unable to properly understand the thinking of the people of Maharashtra and the current political environment. He also hinted that Ajit Pawar may not have been able to put his point across correctly, or he is unaware of public sentiment.

Ajit Pawar's statement: 'This slogan is not for Maharashtra'

Ajit Pawar criticized the slogan 'Batenge to Katenge' and called it inappropriate for Maharashtra's politics. Pawar said that the NDA's slogan should be 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and not this slogan that talks about division. He said that the political temperament of Maharashtra is not like that of Uttar Pradesh and the people here do not like such narrow politics. According to him, the people of Maharashtra are sensible and such slogans are unfit for the state's politics.

Opposition within the party: Pankaja Munde and Ashok Chavan also against the slogan

Along with Ajit Pawar, senior BJP leader Pankaja Munde and BJP leader Ashok Chavan, who came from Congress, have also opposed this slogan. Pankaja Munde, who is a member of the Legislative Council, and Ashok Chavan, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, have publicly called this slogan wrong.

Impact of the controversy near the elections

Voting for 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra is to be held on November 20 and in such a situation, different opinions on this issue within the NDA alliance can create confusion among the public. When the NDA should have come before the public unitedly in the electoral field, then mutual opposition on such issues is not only raising questions on the unity of the alliance, but it also seems to be an opportunity for the opposition parties.

Political mood of Maharashtra and future path

This slogan and the controversy over it can bring a new turn in the politics of Maharashtra. While Devendra Fadnavis connects it with the mood of the public, Ajit Pawar considers it against the social fabric of the state. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see what effect this slogan will have on the unity of the NDA and the election results.