Jalgaon: Sharad Pawar Hails Pramod Mahajan, Eknath Khadse For Building BJP In Maharashtra
Jalgaon: A list of those who established the BJP in Maharashtra would be incomplete without mentioning Pramod Mahajan and Eknath Khadse. At a time when the BJP’s political presence in the state was limited, the two played a crucial role in establishing the party at the grassroots level through their persistent efforts, said Sharad Pawar, founding president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)…
Sharad Pawar, a founding president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), praised Pramod Mahajan and Eknath Khadse for their pivotal roles in establishing the BJP in Maharashtra. Speaking at a non-partisan event marking Khadse's 75th birth anniversary year, Pawar highlighted how the two worked tirelessly at the grassroots level with their persistent efforts.
The Khadse family and various dignitaries attended the celebration, which drew admirers from across the state. Khadse, moved by the felicitations, recalled the challenges he faced when his son passed away and how his family's support helped him continue in politics. He also expressed regret over the withheld funds for the Sant Muktai Temple project and shared his perspective of taking decisions with the mindset that "the state is mine."
Despite his career in the Opposition, Khadse noted that the ruling party continually supported him. He acknowledged the cordial relations between the Opposition and the ruling party before 2014 and apologized for any mistakes, urging everyone to preserve the bond of love and seek the public's blessings.
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