In an exclusive interview with Republic Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified the role of Ajit Pawar in the 2019 political developments. Fadnavis said Ajit Pawar had been fully aligned with the BJP during that period and denied claims that he acted as a 'Trojan Horse.' The CM explained that key decisions were influenced by Sharad Pawar, and Ajit Pawar only followed the party’s strategy. Fadnavis added that Ajit Pawar’s later exit from NCP was a res