Sharad Pawar's Take on Age and Political Leadership
Sharad Pawar, at age 85, addresses the debate on whether political leaders should retire at 75. He highlights that despite age, he continues to work and claims he lacks the moral authority to dictate others' retirement. He also urges the Maharashtra government to support farmers affected by heavy rains.
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Sharad Pawar, the NCP (SP) president, has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the age of political leaders, stating that he remains active at 85 and feels he doesn't have the moral right to judge others.
Addressing a question about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi should retire from public life after turning 75, similar to leaders like LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, Pawar noted the BJP's shift in stance, clarifying that they no longer advocate for leaders stepping down once they reach 75.
In addition to discussing the age debate, Pawar emphasized the need for the Maharashtra government to allocate more time and resources to help farmers who are suffering from significant crop losses due to heavy rains.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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