Pawar asked Shinde about the assurances given to both Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and OBC activist Laxman Hake, who have launched several agitations
Former legislator from Pimpri-Chinchwad Vilas Lande wrote a letter to the BJP state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule urging the party to avoid such remarks.
Supporters urge Ajit and Sharad Pawar to reunite for party and state interest. Ajit Pawar's supporters call for his return to original party after NCP's decision to ally for Assembly polls.
The Union minister highlighted the welfare measures taken by the Mahayuti government in the western state, and said the ruling alliance must remain in power to ensure reservation for the Maratha community