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(Pi Bureau)
Union minister Ramdas Athawale has has cleared his position saying if NCP chief Sharad Pawar was keen on contesting the presidential election, he should join the National Democratic Alliance.
Athawale’s comments, made at Dombivili in Thane on Monday night. Athawale also , had earlier made such comment at Nasik – a week ago . All these comment that Athawale made is seen in the backdrop of Sharad’s name been discussed by opposition for Presidential post.
“We will support him (Sharad Pawar) if he fights as an NDA nominated candidate, but he should not contest as a UPA candidate,” said Ramdas Athawale when asked about presidential elections.
When reporters in Thane asked the Union Minister on who would be the next President , Minister said, “This decision lies with the NDA. If Pawar wants to become the president, he should join the NDA.” He also said that Pawar shares a good relation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He further added and said if Somebody from Maharastra become the president , he would be much happy. . To another question, the Union minister said Pawar may not become the candidate of the opposition parties.
During an interaction with reporters in Nagpur on Saturday, Athawale said, “Only the NDA candidate will win the election. Pawar shares a good relation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he should discuss with the PM and BJP president Amit Shah about his candidature. We will support him if he fights as an NDA nominated candidate, but he should not contest as a UPA candidate.”
