Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses a threat to parliamentary democracy. He said he would not form alliances with those who don’t uphold democratic principles.
His reaction comes hours after Mr. Modi suggested the Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) join hands with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Ajit Pawar after the Lok Sabha polls instead of merging with the Congress.
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren was not possible without the role of the Central government and leadership, he said. “It is evidence of disregard for democracy. It is clear that parliamentary democracy faces a threat from PM Modi,” the 83-year-old Maratha strongman said, reiterating that he would not ally with individuals or parties that don’t respect parliamentary democracy.
