Sharad Pawar calls all-Opposition meet today after meeting Prashant Kishor; all you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Sharad Pawar calls all-Opposition meet today after meeting Prashant Kishor; all you need to know

Firstpost  

The meeting will be held at the NCP chief’s Delhi residence at 4 pm on Tuesday, as per party leader Nawab Malik National Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has called on Opposition parties for a meeting on Tuesday amid speculations over the formation of a consolidated Opposition against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the 2022 Assembly polls in several states. The said meeting is rescheduled, it will now be held at 4 pm https://t.co/gEPLyfAE4q — Nawab Malik نواب ملک नवाब मलिक June 21, 2021 “Sharad Pawar ji and Shri Yashwant Sinha ji are co-chairing a discussion on the present national scenario,” reads the invite sent out by Rashtra Manch, headed by Sinha, according to NDTV. As per Malik, several prominent Opposition leaders, including NC leader Farooq Abdullah, TMC’s Yashwant Sinha, former JD leader Pawan Verma, AAP’s Sanjay Singh, CPI ’s D Raja along with personalities like Justice AP Singh, Javed Akhtar, KTS Tulsi and senior journalist Karan Thapar, advocate Majeed Memon, Samajwadi Party leader Ghanshyam Tiwari, and former Chief Election Commissioner SY Qureshi will attend the meeting. Sharad Pawar will work to unite all the opposition parties in the country from tomorrow: NCP leader Nawab Malik pic.twitter.com/0v1JSGC4X4 — ANI June 21, 2021 NDTV also reported that sources have indicated that apart from talks on a joint opposition candidate to challenge BJP’s face, Narendra Modi, tomorrow’s meeting will also facilitate an “exploratory exercise” to try and evolve an alternative to the BJP focusing on Uttar Pradesh, where there is sharp discontent against the BJP’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence
1 week, 6 days ago

Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The meeting of nephew Ajit Pawar and uncle Sharad Pawar in Delhi on the occasion of senior Pawar's 85th birthday sparked the speculations of two Pawars coming together in state politics. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, his spouse Sunetra Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel, NCP state president Sunil Tatkare, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal met NCP president and former …

You've Shown Right Direction To Country: Sharad Pawar In Maharashtra Village That Sought Repoll
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

You've Shown Right Direction To Country: Sharad Pawar In Maharashtra Village That Sought Repoll

ABP News  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed his support to the people of Markadwadi village in Maharashtra's Solapur district, who raised doubts about EVMs and announced plans to conduct a "repoll" using ballot papers. Earlier this week, police registered a case against more than 200 persons from the village and nearby areas for allegedly trying to conduct a “re-election” using …

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds

India TV News  

Sharad Pawar on Sunday held an anti-EVM protest in Solapur district's Markadwadi village against the results of recent Maharastra Assembly elections where the party along with coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a major setback. "America, England and many European countries are conducting elections on ballots, not on EVM.When the whole world is holding elections on the ballot, why not us?" …

People not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

People not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was no enthusiasm visible among the people of Maharashtra after the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti coalition’s landslide victory in the recent assembly elections. NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was no enthusiasm visible among the people of Maharashtra after BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s landslide victory in recent …

Cracks in NCP (SP)? Three leaders meet Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cracks in NCP (SP)? Three leaders meet Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After managing to win just 10 of the 87 seats it contested in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Nationalist Congress Party could face further setbacks in the form of defections. On Monday, two former NCP MLAs, Rahul Jagtap and Mansing Naik, met Ajit Pawar, who heads the NCP faction that’s part of the ruling Mahayuti government, leading to speculation …

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof
1 month ago

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Breaking his silence a day after the Maharashtra Assembly election results, NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday indicated that he would not retire from active politics. He said it was possible that the “Batenge toh Karenge” slogan of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath polarised the voters and participation of women voters helped the ruling parties. Mr. Pawar noted that …

No more Pawar play? Is Sharad Pawar losing his grip on Maharashtra politics?
1 month ago

No more Pawar play? Is Sharad Pawar losing his grip on Maharashtra politics?

Firstpost  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi has been blown away in the Maharashtra polls by the ruling Mahayuti, which has come roaring back to power. Let’s take a closer look: Worst poll performance According to Economic Times, this is Pawar’s worst poll performance ever in his decades of political experience. Pawar’s NCP also trails Ajit’s NCP in the 26 seats which both …

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar
1 month, 1 week ago

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

Asked about Modi's extensive campaign in which he accused the opposition of dividing the society on caste lines and sought people's unity in favour of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party alliance, Sharad Pawar hit back. The prime minister has accused the Congress-Shiv Sena -NCP alliance of seeking to divide society and pursuing appeasement politics, and has called for unity …

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Fighting the toughest battle of his political career, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar will field candidates on 56 of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election. Pitted against his uncle and NCP president Sharad Pawar, whose party contests on 87 seats, the fight on the home turf of Baramati and in other constituencies …

Sharad Pawar gave us permission to leave the party: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar gave us permission to leave the party: Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Fighting the toughest battle of his political career, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar will field candidates on 56 of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election. All the MLAs wrote to him and he gave his permission,” Mr. Ajit Pawar said, when asked if he thought he had made a mistake by parting …

Sharad Pawar opens door for largest party in MVA to claim Maharashtra CM post
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar opens door for largest party in MVA to claim Maharashtra CM post

New Indian Express  

Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar has revealed a significant point about the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, stating that the largest party in the coalition could lay claim to the chief ministerial position. In a recent interview, Pawar explained that while no single party within the MVA is set to project a specific chief ministerial candidate, the party that emerges as …

Yugendra Pawar's 'Loyal and Faithful' Uncle, Sharad Pawar, Fuels His Political Rise in Baramati
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yugendra Pawar's 'Loyal and Faithful' Uncle, Sharad Pawar, Fuels His Political Rise in Baramati

India Today  

Yugendra Pawar, the son of Ajit Pawar, faces a challenge from his nephew and NCP candidate, Sharad Pawar, in the second round of the Baramati Lok Sabha elections. Yugendra is praised by his uncle for his polite and humble behavior, which he believes will resonate with the voters of Baramati. Pawar Senior, on the other hand, alleges that he has …

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is expected to emerge as a key player after the November 20 Assembly polls. Pawar will face a tough contest against the ruling Mahayuti coalition and Opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will emerge as a key player after the elections.

NCP Chief's BIG Statement On Reconciliation With Sharad Pawar: Will the Pawar Families Finally Embrace Peace?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP Chief's BIG Statement On Reconciliation With Sharad Pawar: Will the Pawar Families Finally Embrace Peace?

ABP News  

Ajit Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has hinted at the possibility of a reconciliation with his uncle Sharad Pawar. Pawar made a big statement at the ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024, saying that there is a possibility of an alliance between the NCP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also said that he and Sharad Pawar …

Sharad Pawar Blames Nephew's Betrayal for Family Rivalry
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar Blames Nephew's Betrayal for Family Rivalry

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has slammed his estranged nephew and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, for betraying the party and family. Pawar addressed a rally in Baramati, where he accused his nephew of betraying the party for personal gain. He also called on his family members to remain united and avoid family rifts.

People Reiterate Support for Pawar Saheb: A Strong Showing in Baramati Assembly Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

People Reiterate Support for Pawar Saheb: A Strong Showing in Baramati Assembly Polls

Hindustan Times  

People remain firmly behind Pawar saheb in the upcoming assembly elections, despite the presence of a large dynasty. Pawar saheb has completed three rounds of visiting all the villages and areas under the Baramati assembly constituency to meet voters and is confident that he can make a significant impact in the elections.

Sharad Pawar's NCP Takes Center Stage in Maharashtra Politics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar's NCP Takes Center Stage in Maharashtra Politics

India Today  

Sharad Pawar's NCP clinks the monkey's favor in Maharashtra politics. The NCP, which was previously treated as a junior partner by the Congress, secured 85-85-85 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly. This decision has a significant impact on the political landscape of the state, as it brings Pawar on an equal footing with the Congress. The NCP's performance in the 2024 …

NCP and Shiv Sena Announce More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

NCP and Shiv Sena Announce More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its allies have released their second list of candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The party has named 22 candidates, including senior leaders like Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. The NCP's list also includes several new faces, including Satish Anna Patil and Manikrao Shinde. The seat-sharing arrangement within the Maha …

Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena Reach Agreement on Seat Sharing in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
2 months ago

Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena Reach Agreement on Seat Sharing in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat met with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar to resolve the seat-sharing deadlock among the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents. Thorat explained that there was no internal conflict within the MVA and that discussions were ongoing for the remaining seats. He also met with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, and both parties are working towards …

Shiv Sena and NCP Prepare Candidate Lists, Turncoats May Get Major Chunk in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months ago

Shiv Sena and NCP Prepare Candidate Lists, Turncoats May Get Major Chunk in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are preparing to enter the Maharashtra Assembly Elections with their first list of 99 candidates. The Sena and NCP factions are expected to release their first lists today, with speculation surrounding the inclusion of sitting MLAs from the Shinde faction and prominent leaders from the Pawar faction.

NCP and Shiv Sena on the Offensive: Defections Pick Up Pace Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election
2 months ago

NCP and Shiv Sena on the Offensive: Defections Pick Up Pace Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

Defections pick up pace ahead of Maharashtra assembly election, with more than a dozen leaders changing parties in the last week. The BJP is losing some leaders, while Shiv Sena and NCP (SP) are gaining support. The picture is the opposite of the past two assembly elections when there were large scale defections from NCP-Congress to the saffron combine.

Mane Set to Contest in Indapur Assembly Election
2 months ago

Mane Set to Contest in Indapur Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

After Baramati, Indapur assembly constituency in Pune district is shaping up to be another key battleground, as businessman Pravin Mane is firm in contesting the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. Mane is expected to file his nomination on October 23. The election is likely to be a three-way battle between Mane, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harshvardhan …

Pawar Hints at Bigger Role for Jayant Patil in NCP (SP)
2 months, 1 week ago

Pawar Hints at Bigger Role for Jayant Patil in NCP (SP)

Hindustan Times  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar hinted at a bigger role for Jayant Patil, sparking speculation about his being a potential CM candidate for the party. While Pawar stopped short of officially naming him as the party's CM candidate, this implied endorsement could fuel competition within the MVA, which includes the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress.

Sharad Pawar fortifies his position in sugar belt, poaches leaders from BJP, nephew Ajit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar fortifies his position in sugar belt, poaches leaders from BJP, nephew Ajit

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In an anticipated move, Harshvardhan Patil, a prominent BJP politician from Pune district, joined Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction on Monday. A long-standing rival of Ajit Pawar, who recently split from his uncle's party to join the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance government with a majority of NCP MLAs, Patil had set his sights on contesting from his constituency of …

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar next to join NCP (SP)?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar next to join NCP (SP)?

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A day after former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harshvardhan Patil from Indapur joined the Nationalist Congress Party, yet another Mahayuti alliance leader appears to be moving in the same direction. Speculations rife that Nationalist Congress Party leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar is considering switching to NCP led by Sharad Pawar. Speculations were rife on Saturday that Nationalist Congress Party leader …

Former BJP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare rejoins Sharad Pawar's NCP
3 months, 1 week ago

Former BJP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare rejoins Sharad Pawar's NCP

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Bapusaheb Pathare, a former member of the legislative assembly who had previously aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party, has returned to the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar. Pathare formally rejoined the party on Tuesday at Pawar's Mumbai residence, accompanied by his son Surendra and three former corporators: Mahadev Pathare, Mahendra Pathare, and Bhaiyyasaheb Jadhav. X Sources suggest …

Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra, Mahayuti Leaders Queue To Join Sharad Pawar's NCP
3 months, 1 week ago

Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra, Mahayuti Leaders Queue To Join Sharad Pawar's NCP

ABP News  

As the Maharashtra assembly elections draw nearer, the political landscape in the state is witnessing a shift as several leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance are joining Sharad Pawar's camp. Earlier on Thursday, NCP leader Bhagyashree Atram, the daughter of NCP minister Dharamrao Baba Atram, switched to Sharad Pawar’s camp, despite attempts by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to dissuade …

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said there is no point in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar "repenting" some of his political actions and claimed the NCP leader would lose the upcoming assembly poll from his home turf Baramati. Raut's remarks came after Ajit Pawar recently admitted publicly that he had made a mistake by fielding his …

Harshvardhan Patil meets Sharad Pawar amid speculation over switching sides
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Harshvardhan Patil meets Sharad Pawar amid speculation over switching sides

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Bhartiya Janata Party leader from Indapur, Harshvardhan Patil, on Tuesday met Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party in Pune, adding fuel to the speculation over him switching sides. BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil on Tuesday meet Sharad Pawar of NCP in Pune, adding fuel to speculation over switching sides. The BJP leader further said that he is waiting for …

NCP MLA Shingne says he went with Ajit Pawar because his bank was in trouble
4 months ago

NCP MLA Shingne says he went with Ajit Pawar because his bank was in trouble

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Amid the talk about certain MLAs of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP being keen on rejoining Sharad Pawar, MLA Rajendra Shingne revealed that he had no choice but to go with Ajit’s breakaway faction in July 2023, as the district cooperative bank under his control was in trouble. The statement has set tongues wagging in political corridors, and speculation is …

Ajit Pawar puts Maharashtra BJP in a tight spot, keeps rivals guessing
4 months ago

Ajit Pawar puts Maharashtra BJP in a tight spot, keeps rivals guessing

Hindustan Times  

A series of recent statements from deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has taken everyone by surprise. He felt that prime minister Narendra Modi calling Pawar ‘Bhatakti Atma’ during the Lok Sabha campaign did not go down well with the people since Pawar is a respected figure in Maharashtra. Mumbai, India - July 5, 2023: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Patil hints Pawar vs Pawar contest at Baramati
4 months, 1 week ago

Patil hints Pawar vs Pawar contest at Baramati

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party state president has hinted that Yugendra Pawar would be the candidate for Baramati assembly constituency against deputy chief Minister Ajit Pawar. During the recent Lok Sabha election, except Ajit Pawar’s immediate family, all relatives extended support to Sharad Pawar. Yugendra is the son of NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s younger brother Shrinivas, and the upcoming assembly election contest …

Sharad Pawar refutes allegations by Raj Thackeray
4 months, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar refutes allegations by Raj Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for accusing him of causing rift and caste-based differences in the state. Sharad Pawar also termed retired Indian Administrative Services officer Param Bir Singh’s allegations against him and his party colleague Anil Deshmukh as “irresponsible.” Pawar was responding to Thackeray’s allegations in which he had accused the NCP chief …

Bachchu Kadu, Sanjay Kakade meet Sharad Pawar, sparks buzz in political circles
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bachchu Kadu, Sanjay Kakade meet Sharad Pawar, sparks buzz in political circles

Hindustan Times  

Prahar Janshakti Party president Bachchu Kadu visited Sharad Pawar’s residence on Saturday setting political circles abuzz as the meeting comes within a week after the MLA had given ultimatum to the Mahayuti of which his party is an alliance partner. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar with Prahar Janshakti Party President Bachchu Kadu during a meeting at his residence in Modi Bagh, …

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation
5 months ago

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Days after NCP Sharad Pawar changed his stand on accepting rebel MLAs back into the party fold, Atul Benke, NCP MLA from Junnar, met Pawar at party MP Amol Kolhe’s residence in Pune. The meeting on Saturday morning has set tongues wagging, as it took place amid speculation that a few NCP MLAs would return to Pawar ahead of …

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage for the DPDC meeting
5 months ago

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage for the DPDC meeting

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar shared a stage during a meeting in the city on Saturday. Ajit Pawar, the Pune district guardian minister had called for the Pune District Planning and Development Committee meeting. Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra recently paid a visit to Modi Baug, Sharad Pawar’s …

Political bigwigs to hold meetings in city
5 months ago

Political bigwigs to hold meetings in city

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the forthcoming state assembly elections, Pune will see a busy political engagement, as many prominent politicians will hold meetings in the city in the coming days. Sunday’s meeting will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. On Sunday, July 21- the Bhartiya Janata Party have convened a meeting at …

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders in Pimpri-Chinchwad amid mass defection
5 months ago

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders in Pimpri-Chinchwad amid mass defection

Hindustan Times  

After 25 leaders, including Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavhane, quit the party and joined the Nationalist Congress Party, NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday held a meeting with party leaders at Pune Circuit House. NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday held a meeting with party leaders at Pune Circuit House. …

Blow for Ajit Pawar in Pimpri-Chinchwad, 25 leaders join Sharad Pawar
5 months, 1 week ago

Blow for Ajit Pawar in Pimpri-Chinchwad, 25 leaders join Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

The Nationalist Congress Party suffered a major jolt after 25 leaders, including Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavhane, quit the party and joined the Nationalist Congress Party or NCP on Wednesday, ahead of the crucial Maharashtra assembly elections later this year. Besides Gavhane, senior NCP leaders from Pimpri-Chinchwad unit, Rahul Bhosale, Pankaj Bhalekar and Yash Sane, quit the party on Tuesday …

Four leaders from Ajit Pawar NCP quit after drubbing in Lok Sabha polls
5 months, 1 week ago

Four leaders from Ajit Pawar NCP quit after drubbing in Lok Sabha polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In a major jolt for the Ajit Pawar faction, 28 members of NCP including leaders and office bearers from Pimpri-Chinchwad joined the Sharad Pawar faction. In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar was defeated in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency by Supriya Sule. Besides Gavhane, former MLA from Bhosari Assembly constituency Vilas Lande, student …

Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party
5 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party

India Today  

In a setback to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, four leaders of the party's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit have resigned and are likely to join the Sharad Pawar faction soon. NCP's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavahane, Pimpri-Chinchwad students' wing chief Yash Sane, and former corporators Rahul Bhosale and Pankaj Bhalekar have submitted their resignations to Ajit Pawar. There are also speculations that Maharashtra …

Bhujbal accuses Sharad Pawar of working with intention to set Maha on fire over reservation
5 months, 1 week ago

Bhujbal accuses Sharad Pawar of working with intention to set Maha on fire over reservation

Hindustan Times  

Senior OBC leader and Nationalist Congress Party minister in state cabinet Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday accused his former boss Sharad Pawar of working with an intention to set Maharashtra on fire over reservation issue. Bhujbal was speaking in Sharad Pawar’s home ground Baramati at the party’s Jan-sanman yatra, where senior NCP leaders including Ajit Pawar were also present. Bhujbal said …

Ajit Pawar gears up for polls, hires strategist, to launch rally in Baramati
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar gears up for polls, hires strategist, to launch rally in Baramati

Hindustan Times  

The Nationalist Congress Party plans to sound poll bugle this week from Baramati, the home ground of Pawars. According to party office bearers, NCP leader Ajit Pawar will be launching a statewide campaign for the upcoming State assembly election from Baramati with a public rally on Sunday, July 14. On Tuesday, Pawar along with leaders Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Narhari …

Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) to jointly contest Maharashtra polls: Pawar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) to jointly contest Maharashtra polls: Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said his party, Congress, and the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray will jointly contest the Maharashtra assembly polls, due in October this year. Addressing a news conference here, Pawar also said it is the moral responsibility of the major opposition parties in Maharashtra to protect in the state assembly polls the interests …

Pawar rejects Shiv Sena (UBT)’s pitch to make Uddhav MVA’s CM face before polls
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pawar rejects Shiv Sena (UBT)’s pitch to make Uddhav MVA’s CM face before polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday rejected Shiv Sena ’s suggestion to declare a chief minister face of the MVA coalition. The statement is being seen as a jolt to the Shiv Sena ’s attempt to make Uddhav Thackeray the chief minister face of the MVA coalition. Collective leadership is our formula,” Pawar said, while responding to the Shiv …

Sharad Pawar on Uddhav Thackeray as CM face of Oppn in Maharashtra: ‘One person can’t…'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar on Uddhav Thackeray as CM face of Oppn in Maharashtra: ‘One person can’t…'

Hindustan Times  

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Saturday dismissed projecting a single leader as the chief ministerial candidate even as Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut demanded to project Uddhav Thackeray as the opposition alliance MVA's chief ministerial candidate. Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray during a joint press conference on June 15. I am sure Rahul Gandhi …

Sharad Pawar says doors open for some, not all who want to return
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar says doors open for some, not all who want to return

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Suryakanta Patil on Tuesday joined the NCP. Ms Patil was welcomed by NCP founder Sharad Pawar and party’s Maharashtra president Jayant Patil. Pawar and Patil praised her leadership qualities stating that her return would future boost the NCP’s prospects in Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani, Beed and other districts in Marathwada region where the …

Sharad Pawar sets criteria for re-entry of Ajit Pawar into NCP-SP: 'That will happen after…'
6 months ago

Sharad Pawar sets criteria for re-entry of Ajit Pawar into NCP-SP: 'That will happen after…'

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar has said those wanting to weaken the party will not be taken back, but those who strengthen the organisation and maintain its image may return after consultation. Maharashtra Politics: Sharad Pawar, the patriarch of the Nationalist Congress Party, has clarified his stance on nephew Ajit Pawar's return to the party. But those leaders who would help strengthen the …

'Will Welcome Those From Ajit Pawar Camp Who...': Sharad Pawar As NCP-SP Claims MLAs In Contact
6 months ago

'Will Welcome Those From Ajit Pawar Camp Who...': Sharad Pawar As NCP-SP Claims MLAs In Contact

ABP News  

As Maharashtra gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the political scene is heating up with speculations of movements between the factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar addressed recent rumours regarding the potential return of leaders from the Ajit Pawar faction to his camp. NCP-SP Leaders Claim MLAs Of Ajit Pawar-led NCP In Touch To Jump …

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