Addressing an extended working committee meeting of Maharashtra NCP unit, Pawar said Modi had criticised the previous UPA government on the issue of price rise, saying the "maa-beta" government should go.
"Since rail freight prices have increased by 6.5 per cent, prices of essential supplies are set to increase. It remains to be seen how the government tackles price rise," he said.
Pawar said NCP will play the role of a constructive opposition and keep a watch on how the government brings down prices.
The former Union agriculture minister expressed concern over the looming threat of drought due to deficient rains predicted this year. Situation with regard to availability of seeds and fertilisers is also precarious, he said.