Defectors will become history, says Pawar

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said those who left the party would lost their political relevance in the coming Assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Several NCP leaders including former ministers have crossed over to the ruling BJP or Shiv Sena ahead of the state elections.

Addressing a rally at Solapur in western Maharashtra, Pawar said, "People of Solapur district are proud people. They put the politicians who surrender self-respect for power in their place. Those who deserted the party will become history."
Asking party workers not to worry about defectors, he said, "Let's encourage new faces and stop talking about those whose political careers have ended."