Mumbai, April 7 -- The Congress party has strongly countered remarks made by Parth Pawar, the son of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, regarding the Baramati Assembly by-election, stating that his criticism of the party reflects political immaturity.
Parth Pawar had earlier claimed that Congress would face statewide consequences for fielding a candidate in the Baramati constituency, which fell vacant following the January 28 air crash death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Responding sharply, Congress leaders said it was inappropriate for a first-time MP, who they alleged rose due to family legacy, to comment on the party's political standing. The party also accused him of remaining silent after his father's "suspicious acci...