Ajit Pawar U-turns on BJP criticism, claims "misrepresented" remarks

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified his recent remarks against BJP, stating they were "misrepresented" by the media.
• Pawar insisted he meant both Centre and state governments are functioning effectively, denying he levelled any allegations.
• His clarification follows earlier sharp attacks on BJP's governance in Pimpri-Chinchwad, citing financial mismanagement and debt.
• Pawar had also criticized BJP's local leadership in Pune for failing to utilize allocated funds.
• The U-turn comes amid visible unease within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar retracts criticism of BJP, attributing past remarks to media misrepresentation.