"Don't Make Promises...": Sharad Pawar's Dig At Eknath Shinde On Maratha Quota

Sharad Pawar's remark comes in the wake of activist Manoj Jarange launching an indefinite fast in Jalna district to seek reservation for Marathas.

Amid mounting pressure on the Maharashtra government over the Maratha quota issue, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday took a swipe at Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying one should not make a promise if it cannot be fulfilled.

His remark comes in the wake of activist Manoj Jarange launching an indefinite fast in his native Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district on Wednesday to seek reservation for Marathas.

Talking to reporters here, Mr Pawar said Mr Jarange pressed for reservation for the Maratha community and other demands.