Why isn't Pawar contesting polls: Munde

February 03, 2014 09:30

Senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde today sought to know why Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar decided not to contest the Lok Sabha polls this time, when the UPA was facing difficult times.

"Pawar took a decision to contest the Rajya Sabha polls instead of working with the Congress when the UPA is in a difficult situation," Munde told reporters at a press conference today.

"When Rahul Gandhi has taken up a bigger role in Congress, Pawar should remain part of UPA and work with party president Sonia Gandhi. However, he has gone to Rajya Sabha. The NCP leader should explain why he has taken this decision," the Deputy Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said.

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