We are ideological opponents not enemies: Fadnavis on Thackeray, Pawar
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan released a coffee table book titled 'Maharashtra Nayak' on Mr. Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan to mark his 55th birthday.
When asked about the remarks made by Mr. Thackeray and Mr. Pawar in the book about his zeal and passion towards his work, Mr. Fadnavis said he was thankful to Uddhav Thackeray.
"We are ideological opponents and not enemies," he said while speaking to reporters in Nagpur. "Sharad Pawar is a large-hearted and senior leader. His comments are priceless for me," he said.
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