‘At Times Sharad Pawar Also Doesn’t Know What He Wants To Do’: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis At Rising Bharat

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Last Updated:October 28, 2026, 12:48 IST

Devendra Fadnavis at Rising Bharat Summit: “Sharad Pawar is a tall leader. At times, people don't know what he wants to do, but sometimes he also doesn't know what he wants to do."

Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis at the Rising Bharat Summit on Wednesday spoke about the political unpredictability of Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar.

“Sharad Pawar is a tall leader. At times, people don’t know what he wants to do, but sometimes he also doesn’t know what he wants to do," said Fadnavis.

The CM’s remarks came amid the intense speculation surrounding a potential political realignment and a rumored merger between the two NCP factions, specifically the BJP leadership allegedly holding direct talks with the opposition NCP (SP) led by Sharad Pawar. The speculation suggested that the NCP (SP) might join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre and the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, potentially securing two to three cabinet berths in the state government. Fadnavis had dismissed the buzz earlier too.

ON COALITION GOVT & ‘99% CONSENSUS’

At the Rising India Summit, Fadnavis also addressed the challenges associated with a coalition government. “Challenges are there in coalition government, one has to learn the art of driving consensus. I have been able to achieve consensus on 99% of things", he said.

“We all want development for Maharashtra, we face some issues. We have given Maratha quota and in HC there is a case going, we will be able to sustain our stance in HC. Dhangar community case is sub judice. We are trying to strike a balance within confines of constitution. Hopeful, that court will decide in our favour," said Fadnavis.

CJP IS A MINDSET: DEVENDRA FADNAVIS

Fadnavis also spoke about the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). “CJP is a mindset. It’s not a challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but the entire state. Our country is built on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s values. The CJP is bringing anarchy. CJP and Congress are going by the same mindset," Fadnavis said.

“Ultra-leftist ideology is being promoted. They don’t talk about government change but regime change with examples from Bangladesh, Nepal," he added.

‘MAHARASHTRA ON TRACK TO BECOME TRILLION-DOLLAR ECONOMY BY 2030’

Fadnavis stated that Maharashtra is on track to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, a goal originally set back in 2015. “In 2015, we had decided to make Maharashtra a $1 trillion economy, and the journey has been phenomenal. We are at $660 billion; we will achieve our target by 2030", he said.

He backed healthy competition among Indian states to attract investments, emphasizing that states growing together drives overall national growth.

He highlighted key state initiatives like MAITRI and Invest Maharashtra for streamlining business setups and facilitating industrial growth in the state.

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