Ajit Pawar's 'You have votes, I have funds' remark sparks political row

This report covers a controversial statement by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during a campaign for civic body polls in Malegaon. While appealing for votes for his party's candidates, Pawar warned the electorate about his control over state funds. According to the transcript, Ajit Pawar stated, 'You have the votes, I have the funds.' The statement has drawn a sharp reaction from the opposition, with Shiv Sena (UBT) asserting that the funds belong to the public and not to Pawar personally. The incident occurred as Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, was campaigning for the upcoming local elections.