NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday took a jibe at Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi by saying that “some people” have started dreaming of becoming the Prime Minister. He accused him of creating conflict in the name of caste and religion to get sufficient seats and fulfil his dreams. Mr Pawar was referring to the communal riots that occurred at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the Sarv Bhashik Shramjeevi Sammelan organised for the “unorganised labourers” working in Mumbai and the suburbs, Mr Pawar took potshots at the Gujarat chief minister, but chose not to mention his name.
He said that some people have started dreaming of becoming the prime minister and attempts were being made to get votes by spreading communal hatred.
“After realising that they don’t have sufficient seats in the Lok Sabha, efforts are being made in the country today to create clashes in the name of caste, religion and language. These people are of the view that they could make a comeback through these tactics,” the union agriculture minister said.
Referring to the Muzaffarnagar riots, he said that these aspiring prime ministers adopt filthy strategies.