Pune, Sept. 13 -- Ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday noted that while some believe sporting ties with Pakistan should be avoided, others feel sports should remain separate from politics.

He said that in a country of 1.4 billion people, everyone has different opinions.

Speaking at the press conference, Ajit Pawar said, "This country has a population of 1.4 billion people, and everyone has different opinions and thoughts. Some people say that they (Pakistan) are our enemies, even though when we try to take a positive stand, positivity is never reflected from their side. On the other hand, there is also a group that says such things should not be brought into sports, th...