
“Today, we came here to file the nomination form of Yugendra Pawar, a young candidate from Baramati. He has studied abroad, is highly educated, and is accustomed to the administration and sugar-related business. The party has given opportunity to a youngster. I am sure that the people of Baramati will accept this new generation and new leadership and will throw their might behind him.”
Sharad Pawar, President, NCP (SP)

“The BJP wants to weaken Maharashtra so much -- economically, socially and politically -- that the reins of the country’s economic leadership can be snatched from Maharashtra and given to someone else.”
Akhilesh Yadav, President, Samajwadi Party Chief

“I have heard that local Congress leaders are eager to contest the Miraj assembly constituency, which is part of our seat-sharing formula. If this infection (of fielding candidates against allies) spreads across the state, it will create problems for the MVA,”
Sanjay Raut, Leader, Shiv Sena (UBT)
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