India, Jan. 6 -- Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday clarified his recent remarks about the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that they had been "misrepresented" by the media, and that he had not levelled any allegations against the ruling alliance.

He justified that his statement was aimed at highlighting that the Maharashtra government was functioning effectively under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Devendra Fadnavis's leadership. However, he said, only selective portions of his remarks were aired, news agency ANI reported.

Clarifying on his remarks, Pawar said that both the Centre and the state were doing their part in ensuring Maharashtra's development.

"The media has presented my statement differently. Allega...