Lok Sabha Elections 2019: I did my homework before picking Maval, says Parth Pawar

Parth Pawar, the grandnephew of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, said that before taking the poll plunge and selecting Maval Lok Sabha constituency, he carried out two surveys and began preparations much before it caught the attention of media.

Speaking to HT while travelling in Maval constituency on voting day, Parth said that it was a tough call to stand from Maval that is dominated by saffron parties.

“Maval is a tough ground, but I have done my homework and strategies are in place to win the seat here. Pimpri-Chinchwad is base of NCP and my father Ajit Pawar has carried out a lot of development works here.

We have the support of Shetkari Kamgar Party got in Konkan region and they have campaigned hard for us,” Parth said.

Parth said those making dynasty politics allegations should see that NCP has fielded him to represent a tough constituency which was never with the party.

“If NCP wins this seat by putting up a candidate like me, then its good. Now people are appreciating our stand and saying that Ajit Pawar and senior Pawar did not give just any seat to Parth.”

The third generation member from Pawar family said that he began his election campaign in the constituency in November last year and started meeting key persons in each town and village though media noticed it late.

Parth said, “I am going to remain in politics and it’s not a one-time election for me.”

When asked about trolling regarding his first speech and language issue, Parth said, “It was my first public speech in front of a large crowd.

It’s natural that all of a sudden when you stand in front of people, one is able to express properly. It can happen with anyone, but opposition made it an issue. “

Citing examples of Sachin Pilot, Omar Abdullah and leaders from political families, Parth said that they found it difficult to give speech in their local language during their early days in politics.

“But I am very much comfortable in speaking in Marathi,” he said.

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