Ajit Pawar's support for Waqf Bill sign of his helplessness for power: Congress

IANS April 5, 2025 199 views

Maharashtra Congress Chief Harshvardhan Sapkal has launched a scathing attack on Ajit Pawar, alleging he has completely surrendered to the BJP for power. Sapkal argues that by supporting the Waqf Amendment Bill, Pawar has betrayed his uncle Sharad Pawar's legacy and the Muslim community. The Congress leader claims Pawar's actions demonstrate a stark contradiction between his public statements and political practices. These allegations highlight the ongoing political tensions within Maharashtra's complex political landscape.

"His actions reveal the hypocrisy of his politics" - Harshvardhan Sapkal, Congress State Chief
Mumbai, April 4: Maharashtra unit Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar has completely surrendered to the BJP for the sake of power by supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

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Ajit Pawar accused of abandoning progressive ideals

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Congress claims NCP leader betrayed Muslim community

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Waqf Bill seen as political manipulation by BJP

“Despite joining the government in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ajit Pawar and his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had claimed they had not abandoned the legacy of Shivaji, Shahu, Phule, and Ambedkar. However, their true face has now been exposed. By supporting the BJP-led government’s Waqf Amendment Bill, Ajit Pawar has completely surrendered to the BJP for the sake of power," Sapkal said.

Sapkal further said that Ajit Pawar not only betrayed his uncle, Sharad Pawar, by taking the party’s name and symbol with the BJP’s help but also aligned himself with communal forces for power.

"He continues to claim that his participation in the government is for development and that he has not abandoned progressive ideals. However, his actions tell a different story.

“At an Iftar party, he made bold declarations that those harassing the Muslim community would not be spared or forgiven. But within days, his NCP faction supported the Waqf Amendment Bill, thereby betraying the Muslim community,” said Sapkal.

“The Waqf Bill is nothing more than a ploy by the BJP government to intimidate the Muslim community and seize thousands of acres of land. Ajit Pawar, a senior leader, is fully aware of this, yet, unable to stay away from power, he has bowed before the BJP and supported the bill,” alleged Sapkal.

“His actions reveal the hypocrisy of his politics -- what he preaches and what he practices are entirely different. The public must recognise this deception and stay alert," warned the sate Congress chief.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Politics in Maharashtra is getting more complicated by the day. It's hard to tell who stands for what anymore. Ajit Pawar's U-turns are disappointing but not surprising at this point.
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Priya M.
While I don't support BJP's policies, I think Congress is being hypocritical here too. They've changed alliances so many times themselves! Pot calling the kettle black? 🤔
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Amit S.
The Waqf Board issue needs careful consideration. Instead of politicizing it, all parties should work together to find a balanced solution that respects property rights AND community interests.
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Sunita P.
As a Muslim, I'm deeply concerned about these developments. First they talk about protecting us at Iftar, then support bills against us. This political opportunism hurts common people the most 😞
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Vikram J.
The article makes valid points but could benefit from more neutral language. The tone feels too one-sided - good journalism should present facts objectively and let readers decide.
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Neha T.
Whatever happened to political principles? Leaders change colors faster than chameleons! At this rate, voters will lose all faith in the system. We deserve better representation.

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