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Ajit Pawar: I did it for my uncle
Updated On: 29 September, 2019 06:16 AM IST | | Dharmendra Jore
NCP leader ends day-long silence after resignation from Baramati seat, and addresses allegation of money laundering and rumours of power struggle within the family
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Aji Pawar at the presss conference at YB Chavan Centre on Saturday. Pics/Bipin Kokate
An emotional Ajit Pawar on Saturday ended the drama that had unfolded after his resignation from the legislature from the Baramati seat. He said he took the extreme step on Friday only because he was disturbed over the allegations levelled against his uncle and NCP boss Sharad Pawar in R25,000 crore Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam case. He also dismissed rumours of power politics in the Pawar family.
Ajit met his uncle and other family members in Mumbai before addressing the media at YB Chavan Centre where he teared up while talking of 'mentor' Sharad Pawar and the 'false and baseless' accusations. He criticised the Bombay High Court's decision of asking the city police's economic offence branch to file an FIR in the case, which subsequently was transferred to the Enforcement Directorate. Known for his tough body language, Ajit appeared an emotional wreck at the media meet.
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