'How Does He Not Get Tired': Sharad Pawar Praises Fadnavis In Book Released On CM's Birthday
In a coffee book released in honour of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's 55th birthday, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar is all praise for the BJP leader.
Titled Maharashtra Nayak and conceptualised by senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan, the book features an article penned by Sharad Pawar in which he has said Fadnavis's pace of work is 'tremendous".
'The speed at which Devendra works is remarkable… Watching his dedication and energy, I often wonder – how does he never get tired?" Pawar says in the article, commending his strong work ethic and efficiency.
Here's a full translation of the text from Marathi to English:
'When I see Devendra Fadnavis, the way he works, I remember my days as CM of Maharashtra. On his birthday, I wish him that his zeal for work should grow every year. Usually they say an active person is slim and trim, but both of us are not but very much active. Jokes apart, the way he works, many a times I think that how does he not get tired? Though Devendra Fadnavis got his lessons of politics at home since childhood, the main challenge for him was to rise through the ranks after his father and mentor passed away when he was very young. That's why, one must compliment him for his achievements and success. Devendra Fadnavis has a degree in law and is also a good communicator. His intelligence, patience and communication skills helped him to make a mark in Maharashtra politics when he was not even in power. The way he worked as a state BJP president further helped him to become the CM of Maharashtra. Both of us are from different streams but still relentlessly work for people; in such a scenario, one cannot deny the pace of work of Devendra Fadnavis.'
He extended wishes to Fadnavis, who also shares his birthday with deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar – Sharad Pawar's estranged nephew and the leader of the NCP, which is part of the ruling Mahayuti.
After days of speculation over the dynamics between the two – owing to cheeky comments by the CM and an innocuous meeting or two – Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray also extended birthday wishes to Fadnavis. He has hinted at a possibility that Fadnavis may take on a significant national role in the future.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also wished Fadnavis on his birthday. 'Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and my colleague, Devendraji Fadnavis! May you be blessed with excellent health and a long life," he posted on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended birthday wishes to both Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. To Fadnavis, he said: 'Best wishes to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on his birthday. He's working tirelessly for Maharashtra's progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. May he lead a long and healthy life in service of the people."
(Article text translated by Mayuresh Ganapatye)
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