Pawar's remarks against Parrikar uncalled for: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday said NCP president Sharad Pawar's remarks that former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar quit his post at the Centre and returned to Goa as he did not agree with the Rafale fighter jet deal, were uncalled for.

Fadnavis also said that despite his ill-health and just about a week before his death, Parrikar had expressed a wish to hold at least two campaign rallies for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Talking to reporters, the chief minister said, "Even Rahul Gandhi had earlier tried to make similar comments (against Parrikar), which was a very crass attempt. At that time Parrikar was alive and he had given a strong reply. But making similar comments after Parrikar's death, I think is uncalled for."