Amit Deshmukh rejects NCP offer to become minister
The offer to Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh, son of former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, came from NCP MLC Vikram Kale.
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Deshmukh highlighted the importance of maintaining political balance in a democratic system. (Credit: X/@AmitV_Deshmukh)After Congress leader Nana Patole invited Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde to join Congress to get chief ministerial post, the NCP has urged Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh to join the party.
The offer to Amit Deshmukh, son of former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, came from NCP MLC Vikram Kale.
Deshmukh however highlighted the importance of maintaining political balance in a democratic system. Deshmukh, who was speaking at the inauguration of the Latur International Film Festival Friday evening, firmly stated that staying true to opposition principles was essential for the health of democracy.
The four-day Latur International Film Festival is organised by Vilasrao Deshmukh Foundation in collaboration with the Pune Film Foundation and the Maharashtra government. The event brought together prominent political and cultural figures from across the state.
During the event, Kale suggested that Deshmukh should consider aligning with the ruling coalition to continue his developmental work in Latur as a minister.
Kale’s remark prompted a measured response from Deshmukh, who stressed the importance of preserving the democratic structure through balanced political representation.
“If everyone joins the ruling party, the democratic system will lose its balance,” Deshmukh said. “That is something none of us can afford. Therefore, we will stay where we are and continue to play our role in the opposition. Even if many perceive that the ruling party is gaining strength and decide to shift sides, we are committed to maintaining our stance and staying true to our principles.”
With PTI Inputs
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