A biography for Sharad Pawarhasn’t been written yet.
“I had quit the Congress to form the Progressive Democratic Front in 1978.”
“I have completed 43 years in politics and have been a minister of state, chief minister, and a Cabinet minister. A person who survives so many years is bound to face some attacks. It doesn't affect me because I know the truth.”
“The government under Manmohan Singh is treating all political partners in a dignified manner.”
“The Gandhi family has a tradition of being good hosts. When you call upon them, they treat you with a lot of respect.”
“Our party is united. At times, some people may have disagreements and leave, but it is not a big issue.”
“One should not treat investors or a person who has set up an industry and is a successful businessman as criminals in this country. I am fully aware that everybody has a right to succeed, and success should be with ethics.”
“I have always believed in cordial relationship with political parties and their leaders.”
“Thackeray is an institution that cannot become irrelevant because of one election.”
“If I am a trader, and I know you have got ample stocks, why should I buy?”
“Party politics must be transcended to resolve pressing issues like agrarian matters or other similar issues.”
“I have been president of the Indian Kabbadi Association, and likewise, I have been associated with various other sports as well.”
“I believe in decentralized democracy.”
“I was never sent to Kashmir on any secret mission. I want to make that position clear.”
“My lower and upper teeth had to be removed.”
“Emotionally, a person is tied to the land of his birth. It's only human.”
“We want the media to enjoy its right of freedom.”
“Normally, I work 18 hours a day.”
“Whatever I feel, I say frankly.”
“Have you seen a marathon race? Some runners will be leading right from the first - but after the halfway mark, it is the runners at the back who take over while the early leaders fade out.”
“The agriculture ministry has to see that their good research percolates down to the fields through the state agricultural departments and the 70-odd state agricultural universities.”