India, Dec. 28 -- Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday described Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as his "mentor", lauding the veteran leader's vision and role in shaping India's rural and agricultural transformation, during an event in Baramati.

The event, which drew political attention amid churn within the NCP, also witnessed Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule calling Adani her "elder brother" with whom she shares everything, including happy and sad moments.

"Some places go beyond being mere points on the map and become symbols of progress and limitless potential. Baramati stands as one such transformation, made possible by the vision of an extraordinary leader - my mentor, Sharadchandra Pawar," Adani said.

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