NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar sparked a political row after telling voters in Malegaon that whereas they “have votes,” he “has funds” and he’ll be certain that there was no scarcity of it if his occasion’s candidates had been elected.He additional warned that if the voters didn’t again the NCP candidates, and “rejected” them, then he would additionally “reject” in return.“I’ll guarantee there isn’t a scarcity of funds in case you elect all 18 NCP candidates. In the event you elect all 18 candidates, I’m dedicated to provide no matter I’ve promised. However in case you reject, I may even reject. You’ve votes, I’ve funds,” Pawar stated whereas campaigning for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections on Friday, urging voters to again all 18 candidates of his Nationalist Congress Celebration.Pawar, who handles the state’s finance portfolio within the BJP–NCP–Shiv Sena authorities, confronted sharp criticism from the Opposition for his comment.Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Ambadas Danve accused him of “threatening” and “intimidating” voters together with his remarks.“Funds are given from the taxes paid by the widespread individuals and never from Ajit Pawar’s home. If a pacesetter like Pawar is threatening voters, what’s the Election Fee doing?” Danve requested.The Pawar-led NCP has tied up with a BJP-backed panel for the Malegaon elections, the place civic polls are set to be held on December 2.