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Last Updated:<\/span>August 09, 2025, 17:07 IST<\/time><\/p>\nSharad Pawar said two people offered to guarantee 160 of 288 seats in Maharashtra elections, but he and Rahul Gandhi dismissed it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nNCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar. (ANI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nNationalist Congress Party (SCP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that two people had approached him ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, claiming they could guarantee 160 out of 288 seats.<\/p>\nWhile addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar said that he had arranged a meeting with those people and Rahul Gandhi, but the two leaders ultimately dismissed the offer, stating, \u201cThis is not our way”.<\/p>\n\u201cI remember that before the Maharashtra Assembly elections were announced, two people came to meet me in Delhi\u2026 They told me that out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, we guarantee you 160 seats. I was surprised, to be honest, I had no doubts about the Election Commission\u2026” he said as quoted by news agency ANI.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter that, I arranged a meeting with those people and Rahul Gandhi. Whatever they wanted to say, they said in front of Rahul Gandhi. But Rahul Gandhi and I were of the opinion that we should not pay attention to this; this is not our path,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\nNagpur, Maharashtra | NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar says, \u201cI remember that before the Maharashtra Assembly elections were announced, two people came to meet me in Delhi\u2026 They told me that out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, we guarantee you 160 seats. I was surprised, to be honest, I\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0GdXL9bDOR<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe NCP veteran further said that Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent presentation on alleged polling irregularities was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.<\/p>\nHe also criticised the poll body for seeking a separate affidavit from Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\nHe also admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n“We should have looked into it earlier and been careful,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Election Commission is an independent body. Rahul Gandhi said he has already taken an oath in Parliament, so there is no need for a separate affidavit. If the Election Commission still insists on such a thing, that is not right. Rahul Gandhi\u2019s allegations need to be probed in depth,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\nRahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an “institutionalised theft” and claimed that the Election Commission was “openly colluding” with the BJP to carry out this “theft” with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNagpur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Not Our Path\u2026\u2019: Sharad Pawar Claims Getting Offer Of 160 Seats Before Maharashtra Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar. (ANI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that two people had approached him ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, claiming they could guarantee 160 out of 288 seats.<\/p>\n
While addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar said that he had arranged a meeting with those people and Rahul Gandhi, but the two leaders ultimately dismissed the offer, stating, \u201cThis is not our way”.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember that before the Maharashtra Assembly elections were announced, two people came to meet me in Delhi\u2026 They told me that out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, we guarantee you 160 seats. I was surprised, to be honest, I had no doubts about the Election Commission\u2026” he said as quoted by news agency ANI.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter that, I arranged a meeting with those people and Rahul Gandhi. Whatever they wanted to say, they said in front of Rahul Gandhi. But Rahul Gandhi and I were of the opinion that we should not pay attention to this; this is not our path,” he added.<\/p>\n
\nNagpur, Maharashtra | NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar says, \u201cI remember that before the Maharashtra Assembly elections were announced, two people came to meet me in Delhi\u2026 They told me that out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, we guarantee you 160 seats. I was surprised, to be honest, I\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0GdXL9bDOR<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe NCP veteran further said that Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent presentation on alleged polling irregularities was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.<\/p>\nHe also criticised the poll body for seeking a separate affidavit from Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\nHe also admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n“We should have looked into it earlier and been careful,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Election Commission is an independent body. Rahul Gandhi said he has already taken an oath in Parliament, so there is no need for a separate affidavit. If the Election Commission still insists on such a thing, that is not right. Rahul Gandhi\u2019s allegations need to be probed in depth,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\nRahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an “institutionalised theft” and claimed that the Election Commission was “openly colluding” with the BJP to carry out this “theft” with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNagpur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Not Our Path\u2026\u2019: Sharad Pawar Claims Getting Offer Of 160 Seats Before Maharashtra Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Nagpur, Maharashtra | NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar says, \u201cI remember that before the Maharashtra Assembly elections were announced, two people came to meet me in Delhi\u2026 They told me that out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, we guarantee you 160 seats. I was surprised, to be honest, I\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0GdXL9bDOR<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe NCP veteran further said that Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent presentation on alleged polling irregularities was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.<\/p>\nHe also criticised the poll body for seeking a separate affidavit from Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\nHe also admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n“We should have looked into it earlier and been careful,” he said.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Election Commission is an independent body. Rahul Gandhi said he has already taken an oath in Parliament, so there is no need for a separate affidavit. If the Election Commission still insists on such a thing, that is not right. Rahul Gandhi\u2019s allegations need to be probed in depth,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\nRahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an “institutionalised theft” and claimed that the Election Commission was “openly colluding” with the BJP to carry out this “theft” with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nNagpur, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Not Our Path\u2026\u2019: Sharad Pawar Claims Getting Offer Of 160 Seats Before Maharashtra Polls<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The NCP veteran further said that Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent presentation on alleged polling irregularities was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter.<\/p>\n
He also criticised the poll body for seeking a separate affidavit from Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\n
He also admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n
“We should have looked into it earlier and been careful,” he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Election Commission is an independent body. Rahul Gandhi said he has already taken an oath in Parliament, so there is no need for a separate affidavit. If the Election Commission still insists on such a thing, that is not right. Rahul Gandhi\u2019s allegations need to be probed in depth,” he said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n
Rahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an “institutionalised theft” and claimed that the Election Commission was “openly colluding” with the BJP to carry out this “theft” with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor.<\/p>\n
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