Ajit Pawar's 'unbalanced' budget: Oppn says FM settling his account with grant politics

Ajit Pawar, the new Finance Minister of Maharashtra, has been accused of using his position to settle scores with his political opponents.

The opposition has pointed to the fact that Pawar has been generous with his allocations of funds to MLAs on the NDA side, while those on the opposition benches have been left out.

For example, Pawar has allocated Rs 150 crore to an old critic of his, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod. He has also given generous grants to NCP MLAs, including his own son Parth Pawar.

The opposition has accused Pawar of using his position to reward his friends and punish his enemies. They have also said that his budget is "unbalanced" and that it will benefit the rich at the expense of the poor.

Pawar has denied the allegations, saying that he is simply allocating funds in a fair and transparent manner. He has also said that he is not trying to settle scores with anyone.

However, the opposition is not convinced. They say that Pawar's actions speak louder than his words. They are calling for an independent inquiry into the matter.

The allegations against Pawar are serious. If they are true, it would mean that he is abusing his position for personal gain. This would be a betrayal of the public trust and it would undermine the democratic process.

It is important to note that Pawar has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. However, the allegations against him are serious and they deserve to be investigated thoroughly.