20th February, 2011 celebrated 250th anniversary of the Third Battle of Panipat. Known for being one of the largest battles fought in the 18th century; the battle witnessed the Marathas take on the might of the Delhi throne held by the invader Ahmad Shah Abdali. The bloody battle which lasted for months resulted in heavy casualties and martyrdom of heroes & strongmen on both sides. After experiencing heavy loss of resources and men the armies pitched their best warriors in dual combats, thus taking out the best men one at a time. The siege which followed finally caused the Marathas to retreat and the invaders settled their supremacy once again.
Two and half centuries later, history is repeating itself and the battle is fought in the round building in the heart of our nation’s capital. As the Maratha strongman, Sharad Pawar takes on the New Delhi throne, the incumbent empire has started striking back at his best. After scrapes and bruises from the environment ministry, HCC’s Ajit Gulabchand and now DB’s Shahid Balwa. These are just the first names on the list of casualties from the Pawar camp and many are sure to follow.
The Budget session is an exceptional opportunity for both camps to flex their muscles, especially when the Congress is answerable for the ever rising inflation and Sharad Pawar will be targeted for food prices. Retreat or not, this battle is going to get bloodier and only time will tell if the Marathas will retreat this time.
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