Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday (24 November) gave clarification on his controversial statement ‘Vote, you will get funds’. He said that he has been facing various types of allegations in the last thirty-five years, but he does not owe anything to anyone. While campaigning for the local body elections to be held on December 2 in Jintur in Parbhani district, he said that the media keeps a close watch on everything he says and immediately associates any issue with him.

He said, “He respects the code of conduct and sometimes mistakes can happen in public work.” Ajit Pawar had said on Friday (November 21) while campaigning in Malegaon Nagar Panchayat of Baramati tehsil of Pune district that if the public elects his candidates, there will be no shortage of funds, but if they are ‘rejected’, he will also ‘reject’.

Despite allegations, I am not indebted to anyone – Ajit Pawar

On this statement, the opposition surrounded him and demanded an apology. Responding to the controversy, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “I understand the code of conduct and it should not be violated.” Despite many allegations, I know that I am not indebted to anyone.” Before the Jintur elections, he assured the development of the area and said, ”Alternative arrangements will be made for the people affected by the development works.”

Demanding impartial action from the Election Commission, he alleged that some non-governmental groups are visiting voters’ homes and asking for personal information and the law should be the same for everyone.

What did CM Devendra Fadnavis say?

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had defended Ajit Pawar while reacting to his statement. On Sunday (November 23), he had rejected the issue of discrimination regarding funds and said that the government’s aim is to develop all areas. He said that even if our colleagues or anyone else had said this, it was not their intention and they would never discriminate like this.

The political stir in Maharashtra has intensified due to BMC elections. Meanwhile, the state deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar has given a big statement to the state’s political mercury. On the question of contesting elections with Mahayuti, he has clearly stated that in view of the situation and demand in the upcoming municipal elections, it will take a decision on it.

Speaking to the media in Pune, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said, “We had contested the assembly and Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti, but we will decide by looking at the situation and demand for the upcoming municipal elections.”

Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Says, “We Contested The Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabhabha Elections as Mahayuti, but for the upcoming Municipality Elections, We will take a decision the siteration and demand.” pic.twitter.com/bi4g7xtppw

– ANI (@ani) September 21, 2025

BMC election will fight together Mahayuti’s constituents?

On the other hand, the leaders of Shiv Sena of Mahayuti’s constituent BJP and Shinde faction have been saying that all will contest BMC elections together. In August last month, BJP leader Sanjay Upadhyay from Maharashtra claimed that Mayor would be of Mahayuti in BMC.

The post of Mayor in BMC will come to Mahayuti-Sanjay Upadhyay

He had said, “The BJP will contest elections with the Mahayuti alliance under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On the basis of the strength and strategy of the coalition, the post of Mayor in BMC will come to Mahayuti.

What did Eknath Shinde say about BMC elections?

Maharashtra Deputy CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde also claimed last month that the parties involved in Mahayuti together would contest the local body. Shinde also expressed confidence of victory in this election. The dates have not been announced yet for the Bahrala BMC elections, but not only Mumbai but the country’s eyes are fixed on it.

The response of Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar has come to light amid controversy over language in Maharashtra. He has said that everyone should be proud of his mother tongue and proud of him.

If he does not know other speaking people living in Maharashtra, Marathi, then they should respect Marathi and try to learn Marathi language without any aggressive attitude. He also said that some people react and say that I do not speak Marathi, it does not work.

The deputy CM said in a conversation with the media, “If other speaking people living in Maharashtra say that we are living in Maharashtra but not so good Marathi but we respect Marathi. Our language is Hindi or English but we will definitely try to learn. No one said so much that nothing will be wrong. ”

Harla Aaplya Matri Bhashycha respect

Maharashtra Raharata Rahanya Marathi Marathi Yet Nasel Tar Tyani Marathicha Sanman Karawa Aani Kuthalihi negative role nor Gheta, Marathi Straw. pic.twitter.com/hqysuqxlzp

– Ajit Pawar (@Ajitpawarspeaks) July 25, 2025

‘You should also think about where you work’

He further said, “But sometimes someone reacts or not, I do not speak, it does not work.” Where you work, a little bit of people there, people should think, think about what their thoughts are, and should live happily with each other.

‘Those who do not know Marathi should speak politely’

The NCP leader also said about the language dispute, “Everyone from Maharashtra to Jammu and Kashmir should be proud of their mother tongue. Marathi has got the status of aristocracy. The language that is happening at this time is wrong. Those living here who do not know Marathi, then they should say politely that we do not know Marathi, we are learning. ”

• The Hindi-Marathi language dispute in Maharashtra reached Parliament House on Thursday (July 24).
• Women MPs of Maharashtra surrounded BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in the lobby of Parliament House.
• Women MPs also questioned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, raising slogans of ‘Jai Maharashtra’.
• Ajit Pawar reacted to Marathi language on the question of surrounded Nishikant Dubey in Parliament.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had targeted the Thackeray family and said, “If you are such a big boss, then you will get out of Maharashtra, kill you.” After this, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray had retaliated and said that the Marathi people will kill the people of Mumbai, we will kill him in the sea of Mumbai.