On Ajit Pawar’s defection speculation, Maharashtra Min hints 'something big in 2-3 days'

buzz around switch of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leer Ajit Pawar making an exit and joining Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) doesn’t seem to stop. Now, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Gulabrao Patil has claimed that something big will happen in next 2-3 days and that Ajit Pawar has me up his mind to leave NCP. Responding to Shar Pawar rubbishing such claims, Patil stated whatever he says, contrary happens.  

It’s important to recall, Shar Pawar’s nephew and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister yesterday conducted a press conference and announced he is not leaving NCP after a flurry of news reports claiming that he along with 40+ MLAs supporting him is planning to make a mega switch to BJP. As many as three NCP MLAs also showed ir support for Ajit Pawar.

What is Gulabrao Patil’s prediction on Ajit Pawar?

“ political environment being created in Maharashtra is an indication he (Ajit Pawar) has decided that he wants to leave party. One need not ask a Jyotish (astrologer) for same. If news is being shown on news channels, it proves something is brewing, something is wrong. Many people are saying, in next two-three days, it’s sure to happen,” claimed Water supply and Sanitation Minister in Maharashtra. 

When asked about Shar Pawar’s response to controversy yesterday, Patil said, “Shar Pawar is a big leer but whatever happens is contrary to what he says. I feel if he is saying that it will not happen, n I feel it will happen. MLAs are currently meeting with Ajit da, if everything is alright n why are y meeting.”

He furr ded re will be a storm and it will happen in next two-three days. “I haven't spoken with anybody but this is not a matter which can be completed in one day, it has taken a series of meetings and may get over today or tomorrow.” 

Earlier on Tuesday, re were reports of Ajit Pawar's alleged rebellion which claimed that he is planning to join BJP with more than 40 MLAs, who have also given ir signatures supporting his decision and showcasing ir support. However, reports were later denied by Pawar in a press conference. 

"We have not taken any signature of NCP MLAs as we all are with party. Many MLAs came to meet me today in several meetings and se were routine meet-ups. We will work under leership of Shar Pawar. Fake news is an attempt to misle people and divert core issues in state," he said.