You have votes, I have funds; if you reject, I will also reject: Ajit Pawar tells electors

In his reaction, he told ANI, “Recently, elections were held in Bihar. What did the opposition say there? ‘Elect our government and we will give you jobs’ they had said this, right? During many elections, different people make such statements, but these things are said only during election time.”

Pawar, who is also the state’s finance minister, received backlash from the opposition parties over his statement, while the BJP downplayed the remark and said that the ruling Mahayuti government aims to develop all regions. Opposition party NCP (SP) has demanded action from the Election Commission and an apology from Pawar.

"I will ensure there is no shortage of funds if you elect all 18 NCP candidates. If you elect all 18 candidates, I am committed to give whatever I have promised. But if you reject, I will also reject. You have votes, I have funds," Pawar had said.