July 8, 2010 1:47 PM

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Haven't sought more ministerial berths: Pawar?

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has said he has not demanded additional ministerial berths for his party leaders or his MP daughter Supriya Sule, in the Union ministry. He made this statement during an informal interaction with media in Mumbai last night after being felicitated on being elected International Cricket Council (ICC) president. <br/><br/>Pawar said given the strength of his party in Parliament, he can't ask for additional ministerial berths. On his request to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to 'reduce his burden', the NCP chief said he had asked for a reduction in his portfolios to focus on strengthening his party's base. Pawar said he wanted to go to those districts in Maharashtra where he had not been able to visit in a couple of years and wished to interact with the youth. <br/><br/>Refuting claims that the ICC responsibilities would consume much of his time, Pawar said he needs to go to Dubai office of the apex cricket body once a month over a weekend. The felicitation ceremony was organised by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Chhagan Bhujbal in a suburban luxury hotel. Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan felicitated Pawar on his elevation as president of the ICC.

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