PUNE: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he knew from the very beginning of his political career that his performance as Baramati's MLA would be measured against that of his uncle, veteran leader Sharad Pawar . "When I became an MLA in 1991, I was aware that my work would be compared with Saheb's. His style of functioning is unmatched," he said, while addressing a gathering at the annual general body meeting of Baramati Cooperative Bank. The deputy CM added, "I often say Baramati will never get an MLA like me who starts work as early as 6am. However, this is not meant to criticise the former MLA (Sharad Pawar) because he had far greater responsibilities at the state and national levels." Earlier, while addressing another gathering at the event organised by the APMC B
Maharashtra: 'I am Baramati’s best MLA but Saheb’s record unmatched'; Ajit hails uncle Sharad Pawar

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