Mumbai, June 22 -- NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday launched a scathing attack against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, following the defeat of the Mahayuti alliance's candidate in the recent Nashik MLC elections.

Pawar said that the political tide has shifted, stating, "Till yesterday, Eknath Shinde was likening 'Operation Tiger', but when you look at the Nashik results, the hunter 'Tiger' got hunted."

Speaking to ANI, Pawar said that a massive agitation would be held on June 29 and accused the state government of failing to inspire confidence among farmers.

"We will continue the road blockade until the government makes a decision. We cannot trust this government," Pawar said.

The NCP-SP leader also took a swipe at ...