Sharad Pawar's Call for Social Unity Amidst Maharashtra's Growing Tensions

Sharad Pawar, chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, has expressed concerns about potential disturbances in Maharashtra similar to those in Manipur, urging for social unity. His remarks were countered by Maharashtra BJP, which accused him of inciting violence amidst ongoing community tensions over the Maratha-OBC quota issue.

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has raised concerns about the potential for Manipur-like disturbances in Maharashtra, emphasizing the importance of social unity for national development.

Speaking at a Social Unity Conference in Navi Mumbai, Pawar criticized the Centre’s handling of ethnic strife in Manipur, which has claimed lives since May.

Pawar alluded to recent tensions over the Maratha-OBC quota and criticism from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Maharashtra BJP accused Pawar of using provocative language. Pawar stressed the need for unity beyond caste, creed, and religion to prevent unrest.