Fadnavis said that Pawar's comments were a 'a result of desperation due to losing'. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday had criticised PM Modi on Monday for his tendency to criticise others instead of discussing the accomplishments of his government over the past decade. Pawar claimed that previous prime ministers had worked towards building a new India, while PM Modi focused on finding fault with others.

Source: 'New Putin in making': Sharad Pawar attacks PM Modi