Sharad Pawar

“I might be popular, but that is not sufficient in a parliamentary democracy set-up. One has to assess every chief minister, his success and rating in terms of how far he has succeeded in developing his colleagues.”

“In politics, acceptability plays very important role. On one hand, acceptability among the coalition partners is required for smooth functioning of the government. On the other hand, acceptability among the people is needed to run the country.”

“I still believe that a fight between two brothers should not destroy peace and harmony and bring trouble to the common man.”

“How can any person with a myopic view and harbouring intense parochial attitude even think of leading the nation?”

“One has to swallow a bitter pill to get cured.”

“I am very active in the co-operative movement. I am very active in agro-industrial growth. I am taking up the issues of the farmers of India. I am active in the field of education.”

“Government should make tough decisions in the larger national interests, even if it upsets the people.”

“In agriculture, whatever you plan and execute takes 2-3 years to have an impact.”

“I have been worried about the future of Mumbai. It is the financial capital, an economic powerhouse that earlier had the highest air traffic, high port traffic, and strong industrial and manufacturing sectors.”

“During election time, I work over 21 hours. My day starts around 6 A.M., and I address meetings through the day. Between 10 P.M. and 2 A.M., I meet local leaders, where we discuss local issues and local problems.”

“Yes, Vajpayee and Advani are very clever speakers, but that does not mean everything they say is true.”

“Ethanol is a long-term solution that will take time.”

“The Congress is a power-oriented party.”

“Modi is dangerous for the country.”

“Infrastructure deficit is an issue in all urban areas.”

“Indian cricketers need more exposure, and as cricket administrators, we need to beef up the domestic circuit. Only then will fresh talent come up.”

“Sena under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray has failed. It is a party on the decline, and that decline started the day Maharashtra Navnirman Sena was formed.”

“I have always fought for farmers getting better prices.”

“Our policies for increasing agricultural production and productivity have been scale neutral; that is, our policies are equally effective irrespective of the size of the holdings.”

“For running a country, team work is important, and the person at the helm has to enjoy teamwork.”