Anyone involved in terrorism is threat to country and should be hanged: Ajit Pawar (IANS interview)

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Ahead of the forthcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that his party’s sole focus is development. Pawar outlined the priorities mentioned in the party’s manifesto, addressed questions about alliances, political realignments, governance, and national issues, and reiterated that voters ultimately judge leaders on their work. He also said that anyone involved in terrorism should face the strictest punishment and be hanged