Ajit Pawar distances himself from loan waiver poll promise: 'Did I give the assurance?'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar distanced himself from pre-election promises regarding a farm loan waiver, responding to Congress criticism of the Mahayuti government’s failure to fulfill key commitments. When questioned by reporters, Pawar repeatedly denied making such assurances, despite reminders of the coalition’s election promises, before leaving without further comment. Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat accused the government of neglecting farmers, while Pawar had previously stated that the state’s financial condition did not allow for a loan waiver, advising farmers to pay their dues instead.

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