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" I might be popular, but that is not sufficient in a parliamentary democracy set-up. One has to assess every chief minister, his success and rating in terms of how far he has succeeded in developing his colleagues. "

Sharad Pawar

Democracy

How Far

Success

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Sharad Pawar

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Controversies

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Sharad Pawar

About

Without

" During election time, I work over 21 hours. My day starts around 6 A.M., and I address meetings through the day. Between 10 P.M. and 2 A.M., I meet local leaders, where we discuss local issues and local problems. "

" We will primarily focus on affordable housing, water supply and transport infrastructure, as these are critical for Mumbai. Infrastructure deficit is an issue in all urban areas. "

" Modi is dangerous for the country. "

Sharad Pawar

Country

Dangerous

" It is often remarked that I am very close to Mr. Modi. But when it comes to issues of national importance, I've never indulged in politics or considered whether the Prime Minister is from the opposition. "

Sharad Pawar

Never

I Am

" It was not a state secret that I would call on Thackeray. I was not hiding anything. "

" Emotionally, a person is tied to the land of his birth. It's only human. "

" One should not treat investors or a person who has set up an industry and is a successful businessman as criminals in this country. I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics. "

" The AICC is full of sycophants, nothing else. "

" I am not an expert in medical field. "

" More and more agricultural land is being used for non-agricultural purposes. Whether it's any industry, express highway, or expansion of any city, agricultural land is being used. "

" If prices drop, we have to protect farmers from distress; if prices rise, we should be ready to pay market rates. "

" Ethanol is a long-term solution that will take time. "

" For running a country, team work is important, and the person at the helm has to enjoy teamwork. "

" If my son enters politics, I will be able to guide him. He too would have learnt a lot from watching me, so he is less likely to make mistakes. "

Sharad Pawar

Politics

Mistakes

" In India, no one becomes prime minister before they are in their mid-70s. "

" Our policies for increasing agricultural production and productivity have been scale neutral; that is, our policies are equally effective irrespective of the size of the holdings. "

" Dialogue is the essence of parliamentary politics. "

" As far as my involvement in the Bajaj family affairs is concerned, it is a friendly gesture. "

" Our party is united. At times, some people may have disagreements and leave, but it is not a big issue. "

" We want the media to enjoy its right of freedom. "

" I have been worried about the future of Mumbai. It is the financial capital, an economic powerhouse that earlier had the highest air traffic, high port traffic, and strong industrial and manufacturing sectors. "

" Without dialogue, you cannot run parliament. You have to interact. "

" Government should make tough decisions in the larger national interests, even if it upsets the people. "

" I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics. "