Nehru’s achievements and contributions incomparable, says Sharad Pawar

Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comparability with Congress chief and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) mentioned that Nehru’s achievements and contributions to the nation have been incomparable.

Talking on the 27^th basis day of Nationalist Congress Get together (Sharadchandra Pawar) in Mumbai, Mr. Pawar mentioned, “For the previous few days, I’ve been listening to a comparability with Jawaharlal Nehru. You (Narendra Modi) turned the Prime Minister. It has been so a few years because you assumed the place. It can be crucial, little doubt. However can or not it’s in contrast with Nehru? The trouble is to point out that he has been the PM for extra days than Jawaharlal Nehru. However can or not it’s corresponding to Nehru’s achievements and contribution?”

“Earlier than turning into the PM, Nehru labored to make the nation impartial. Nehru spent a number of years in jail throughout the freedom battle beneath the management of Mahatma Gandhi. His sacrifices and contribution to nation-building can’t be forgotten,” the previous Union Minister mentioned.

Lauding Mr. Modi, he mentioned that the milestone of finishing 12 years in workplace can’t be ignored both. “In a parliamentary democracy, the Prime Minister is a constitutional publish and we’ve got to respect it. However Nehru is Nehru,” he mentioned.

Stating that his celebration had gone via a number of phases, he mentioned that it’s going to proceed to combat for points associated to farmers, educated and unemployed youth, and ladies.

Criticises BJP chief’s comment

He slammed Maharashtra Cupboard Minister and BJP chief Girish Mahajan over his assertion on Operation Blue Star. “It’s unacceptable to us,” he mentioned, including that the Minister had accused former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi of being chargeable for the atrocities towards Sikhs.

“Mr. Mahajan has insulted all the nation by making such statements towards the Congress. Operation Blue Star was a sacrifice by Indira Gandhi. Sikhs have labored for the nation’s safety on the borders and meals safety. Some individuals took a unique path. Some issues occurred and can’t be forgotten. Indira Gandhi by no means compromised on the nation’s status and safety,” he mentioned.

Mr. Pawar additionally took a dig on the NCP for publishing full-page commercials in a number of newspapers, together with English dailies, within the State. He mentioned the celebration had earlier by no means needed to spend on such commercials.

In the meantime, NCP(SP) State president Shashikant Shinde dominated out a merger with the NCP but once more, saying the celebration was strolling on the trail of “battle” to deliver again a progressive authorities.