It is typical of Indian Politicians to get into as many positions of influence as possible while in power. Sharad Pawar is no exception. Since he got out of his position as BCCI president he was waiting for the ICC chairmanship and has managed to get it.

He has little interest in managing the all important portfolios of Agriculture, Food and Consumer affairs and is now seeking reduction in work. He is presumably tired of work but at the same time has no problems in taking over the more glamorous ICC Chairman role.

Mr.Pawar has done nothing significant to control the inflationary environment nor has done anything to improve the ineffective and inefficient PDS system. The ongoing food inflation of 13.91% is having severe impact on the common man with increasing prices of essential food items and no signs respite, also there are indications that inflation is spreading to other sectors as well. What is worrying is lack of a clear strategy to tame inflation and a distracted leadership under Pawar.

The prime minister would do a great favor to the nation by dis-engaging Pawar from all his portfolios and keep him as a cabinet minister without portfolio if for political compulsions.

Sharad Pawar at a point in time was a serious contender for occupying 7 Race course road, over the years he has lost credibility on lot of issues and also has failed to make an impact on policy front. I am not a great admirer of Bal Thackery but his comment that Cricket would cost Sharad Pawar politically is right and I am sure Pawar will no more be a force he was once in the Indian Political scenario.