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New Delhi, Mar 19: NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Thursday clarified that he is not in the race of prime minister.
Speaking to reporters Pawar said, "My party NCP is contesting very few seats, we will not have the parliamentary strength and that factor cannot be ignored." Pawar had earlier hinted that he is also in the running for the PM post and that the UPA partners could also have prime ministerial candidates.
This new development will be a relief to the Congress, which until now has been uneasy with the NCP's increasingly projection of its chief as its prime ministerial candidate. Pawar’s political ambition has led to confusion and tension within the UPA allies.
Earlier, the Congress asked its ally NCP leader Sharad Pawar to issue clarification on the PM issue. This after Pawar voiced his political ambitions of becoming the Prime Minister. Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan was expected to hold talks with Praful Patel to settle the issue.
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M.Bhat, Mumbai
Fri, Mar 20 2009Donot trust this wily againg fox and a true chamelion, who change his colour, stance and agenda according to his convenience. It's rumoured he has minted money during his reign as CM of Maharashtra.
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Yadav L S, Mumbai
Thu, Mar 19 2009Sharad Pawar is a symbol of Peace, Progess and Prosperity. We have never seen any kinds of provoking statement or action made by him, like others are doing for the lust of power. He is the real leader, Indians should request him to be the next Prime Minister.
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