NCP distances itself from Memon's statement, says alliance will continue to fight against 'casteist' parties

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Oct. 22 -- : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday distanced itself from the recent statements issued by its leader Majeed Memon in which he had said the Congress should be held guilty if the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition wins the recently held Maharashtra assembly elections.

"The statements issued by NCP leader Majeed Memon are his personal views. His statements have no relation to the party. Congress and NCP have fought the elections together and will continue fighting to throw away the casteist parties," NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik's tweet on Tuesday read.

As per reports, Memon had accused the Congress leaders in the state of not working hard enough during the campaign and added that "if we do not get success...