No Discussion On "PM Post" During Big Opposition Meet: Sharad Pawar

At a joint press meeting, the opposition parties said they would fight the polls on a common agenda and state-wise strategy, setting aside their differences with a flexible approach.

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Monday said no discussion took place on the "prime ministerial post" in the meeting of opposition parties held in Patna last week ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due next year.

There were discussions on issues like inflation, unemployment and "deliberate attempts" at some places to encourage communal forces, Mr Pawar told reporters in Baramati town here in Maharashtra.

He also hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for its criticism of the opposition meeting.

Why was the BJP worried about the conclave, Mr Pawar said, claiming there was a lack of "political maturity".