"There is not even a single instance where we (NCP) have caused any hindrance (for the government). Making such a sweeping statement has caused anguish and unease for us."
"I am the NCP chief. We have 15 MPs in Parliament. We have been working with this PM and the government for the last 7-8 years," NCP chief and Union minister Sharad Pawar said on Tuesday.
"We maintain coalition dharma. We don't have any other grouse against the UPA government. It is limited only to the PM's statement. If he has issues with any (ally) party, the PM has the full right to take a position on it."
"We felt bad about the PM's statement, because we (NCP) never acted like this (against coalition dharma)," Pawar maintained.
"Last Tuesday it was decided that there would be regular meetings of all UPA constituents, Pawar said. Accordingly, daily meetings have begun," he added.
"I had extreme sentiments on the decision on cotton export ban, which I had conveyed (to the Government). There is no other reason for my skipping the function," he added.
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