Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Tuesday said people continue to repose faith in his party because of its commitment to development and welfare-oriented politics.

"We have never misused power or were never arrogant about it. Misuse of power never lasts long. People elect us with a margin of eight lakh votes because we work sincerely for them. It is because of the people and our party workers that we continue to win elections," Pawar said.

He was speaking at a function held at the Mahila Vikas Mandal Hall in Mumbai, where former BJP MLA Bhimrao Dhonde from the Ashti constituency joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) along with several of his supporters.

Welcoming Dhonde and other new entrants, Pawar said the party will

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