Sharad Pawar, the president of the National Congress Party (NCP), appealed to his party on Sunday to adapt to the changing socio-political landscape, saying that social reformers such as Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, Jyotirao Phule, and Dr. B R Ambedkar's vision and ideologies remained the guiding light for the future.
Pawar said the
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), maybe a small party with a small cadre, but its "uniqueness" is that its workers are committed to bringing together all the impoverished parts of society during a celebration held by the Nationalist Congress Party here to commemorate his 81st birthday.
"If people of a section of society feel they can't live a dignified life, we should make it easier for them," said the former Union minister, whose party now is in a coalition with the
Shiv Sena and the
Congress. He stated that workers in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and other parties must adjust to the changing socio-political environment.
Pawar claimed that the three social reformers' ideals and philosophies - Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, Jyotirao Phule, and Ambedkar - formed the backbone of his party. The vision and philosophies of these three towering people, according to Pawar, who served as Maharashtra's chief minister three times, are an inspiration for political workers.
"Birthdays are significant anniversaries in one's life. My 50th, 60th, and 75th birthdays were all celebrated in front of a large crowd. Even though I did not want a party on my 81st birthday, I came (to the event) since the party requested it "he stated
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