Rebel NCP Camp Names Ajit Pawar As National President, Not Sharad Pawar, In Letter To EC
1 year, 5 months ago

Rebel NCP Camp Names Ajit Pawar As National President, Not Sharad Pawar, In Letter To EC

ABP News  

In its letter to the Election Commission, the rebel NCP faction mentioned that Ajit Pawar was the national president of the party and not Sharad Pawar, sources told ABP News. Interestingly, Ajit Pawar had earlier stated that Sharad Pawar would remain NCP's national president. When questioned by a reporter on who will be the NCP's national president after the split in the party, Ajit Pawar shot back, saying, "Have you forgotten that Sharad Pawar is the party's national president?" Reacting to Ajit Pawar's move of approaching the Election Commission, Sharad Pawar, addressing a meeting at Chavan Centre, said that the NCP poll symbol of the clock would remain with him and no one can snatch it.

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Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday
1 week, 6 days ago

Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday

India TV News  

National Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar wished his uncle and chief of a rival faction, NCP Sharad Pawar on his birthday on Thursday. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister along with his wife and party leaders, including Praful Patel, and Chhagan Bhujbal visited the residence of Sharad Pawar to wish him on his birthday. Meanwhile, the Pawar family saw a bitter split …

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 …

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 …

'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took a jibe at nephew NCP leader Rohit Pawar on Monday saying that it would have been difficult for his nephew to retain the constituency if he had campaigned from there. Rohit touched Ajit Pawar's feet, and Ajit jokingly said, "If I had held my rally, you would have lost" pic.twitter.com/G5naHxKgsu — IANS November …

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results
1 month ago

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results

Hindustan Times  

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday defended his decision to field grandnephew Yugendra Pawar against nephew Ajit Pawar in Baramati A file photo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} “No qualms in accepting Ajit Pawar got more seats in Maharashtra polls, but everyone knows who is the NCP founder,” Pawar said. Sharad Pawar on Maharashtra assembly election results …

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results
1 month ago

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results

Hindustan Times  

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday defended his decision to field grandnephew Yugendra Pawar against nephew Ajit Pawar in Baramati A file photo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. Pawar,83, did acknowledge that nephew Ajit Pawar, who now heads the faction recognised by Election Commission as the ‘real NCP’, won more seats than his party in the polls. “No qualms …

Sharad Pawar reflects on MVA's poor performance in Maharashtra Elections, vows party revival
1 month ago

Sharad Pawar reflects on MVA's poor performance in Maharashtra Elections, vows party revival

India TV News  

After the opposition-led Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a massive defeat in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday addressed a series of queries regarding the poll outcomes, including the alliance's poor performance. "Everyone knows who founded the NCP" Addressing the performance of the Ajit Pawar-led splinter NCP faction, which fared significantly better than his own …

Ajit Pawar got more seats but Maharashtra knows who founded NCP: Sharad Pawar
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar got more seats but Maharashtra knows who founded NCP: Sharad Pawar

India Today  

NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that the Maharashtra Assembly election result, which saw the Maha Vikas Aghadi crashing to a stunning defeat, was unexpected and stressed that it was a decision given by the people. In his first reaction after MVA's rout in the Assembly polls, Sharad Pawar, the leader of NCP, acknowledged that his nephew Ajit Pawar …

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, seen by many in the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections as the weakest link in the Mahayuti coalition, had the last laugh on Saturday as it won 41 of the 59 seats it contested. Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh The results settled the debate over which NCP faction wields greater …

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh

Hindustan Times  

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, seen by many in the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections as the weakest link in the Mahayuti coalition, had the last laugh on Saturday as it won 41 of the 59 seats it contested. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP won 28 of the 34 seats it fought in a direct contest with the faction …

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 …

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Sharad Pawar faces worst setback, NCP-SP struggles as Mahayuti alliance dominates
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Sharad Pawar faces worst setback, NCP-SP struggles as Mahayuti alliance dominates

Live Mint  

After nearly six decades in politics, Sharad Pawar has hinted that he will quit active politics after his Rajya Sabha term ends in 2026. So, this will probably be his last Maharashtra Assembly Elections, and Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar, is set to have the lowest number of seats among major political parties in the state. NCP VS NCP battle …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)

Deccan Chronicle  

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP In the high-profile Baramati constituency, Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar is heading towards a big win over his nephew and NCP challenger Yugendra Pawar, whose candidature was endorsed in a big way by Sharad Pawar. Ajit Pawar, seeking the eighth term from Baramati, polled 1,29,993 votes as …

Maharashtra Election Results: Ajit Pawar Retains Baramati Fort Against Nephew Yugendra Pawar By Over 1 Lakh Votes
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Ajit Pawar Retains Baramati Fort Against Nephew Yugendra Pawar By Over 1 Lakh Votes

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Baramati, the bastion of the Pawar family, turned into an epicentre of political drama in the Maharashtra assembly elections, as voters faced a unique dilemma — choosing between seasoned leader Ajit Pawar and first-time contender Yugendra Pawar. Ajit Pawar, the seven-term MLA and Deputy Chief Minister represented the Nationalist Congress Party, while his nephew Yugendra Pawar, …

Ajit Pawar election results 2024: NCP leader leading in Baramati by 34118
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar election results 2024: NCP leader leading in Baramati by 34118

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Ajit Pawar is leading the race in Baramati by a heavy margin. According to Election Commission of India's data of 7th round of vote counting in Baramati, Ajit Pawar has won 65211 votes. The Pawar clan has thrown its weight behind defeating NCP leader Ajit Pawar in the Baramati constituency. The 2024 assembly elections could pave …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)

New Indian Express  

BARAMATI: In the high-profile Baramati constituency, Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar is heading towards a big win over his nephew and NCP challenger Yugendra Pawar, whose candidature was endorsed in a big way by Sharad Pawar. Ajit Pawar, seeking the eighth term from Baramati, polled 1,29,993 votes as per the latest update by the Election Commission, taking …

Baramati’s battle: In last rallies, Sharad Pawar asks for new blood, Ajit seeks continuity
1 month ago

Baramati’s battle: In last rallies, Sharad Pawar asks for new blood, Ajit seeks continuity

Hindustan Times  

As the curtains fell on the campaigning for Maharashtra’s November 20 assembly polls, Baramati on Monday witnessed an electrifying showdown. Sharad Pawar, patriarch of the Pawar clan, made a fervent pitch for his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar, while Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar appealed to voters to reject emotional overtures and focus on continuity. Unlike his speeches at other rallies, Sharad …

Mess with anyone but me says Sharad Pawar; asks voters to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way
1 month, 1 week ago

Mess with anyone but me says Sharad Pawar; asks voters to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way

Hindustan Times  

National Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday warned those who left him during the 2023 rebellion that they could mess with anyone but him and urged voters to not just defeat them but “defeat them big”. During his 23-minute address, Pawar warned all party legislators who left him and joined the NCP Ajit Pawar faction that they could not …

HT Interview: What is Sharad Pawar’s ideology? His party had no ideology, says Chhagan Bhujbal
1 month, 1 week ago

HT Interview: What is Sharad Pawar’s ideology? His party had no ideology, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Hindustan Times  

Yeola, Nashik: NCP leader and a prominent OBC face in Maharashtra, Chhagan Bhujbal, in an interview to Saurabha Kulshreshtha, refuted the allegation that he had turned away from NCP’s ideology when he joined hands with BJP, by questioning the ideology of the party’s founder Sharad Pawar. Excerpts: In a rally in Yeola on Tuesday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar alleged that …

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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.

NCP Chief Accuses Uncle of Splitting Family in Baramati Assembly Race
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP Chief Accuses Uncle of Splitting Family in Baramati Assembly Race

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has endorsed his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar from Baramati in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The party's chief, Ajit Pawar, has accused his uncle of engineering the split in the family, as the high-profile constituency braces itself for another pitched face-off ahead of the assembly elections next month.

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 …

Pawar Dynasty's Newest Challenger: Yugendra's Debut
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pawar Dynasty's Newest Challenger: Yugendra's Debut

Hindustan Times  

Yugendra Pawar's debut in the Maharashtra assembly polls marks a significant shift in the Pawar family's political landscape. His entry challenges his uncle, Ajit Pawar, who has held the Baramati seat for seven consecutive terms. Yugendra's campaign signifies a generational shift in the family's political journey, with the clan now facing a challenge to maintain their dominance over Maharashtra's political …

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.

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 …

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 Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father
3 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father

ABP News  

Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dharmarao Baba Atram's daughter Bhagyashri Atram joined the NCP on Thursday, despite attempts by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to dissuade her from crossing over to the Sharad Pawar-led party. State NCP president Jayant Patil and party leader Anil Deshmukh were present at the function held at Aheri in Gadchiroli district, where the minister's daughter …

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 …

Sharad Pawar kicks off Kolhapur mission, BJP leader Ghatge joins NCP (SP)
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar kicks off Kolhapur mission, BJP leader Ghatge joins NCP (SP)

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar kicked off his Kolhapur mission on Tuesday by inducting BJP leader Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge, a royal descendant of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, who joined NCP in a public rally at Gaibi Chowk in Kagal. Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge, a royal descendant of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, joined NCP in a public rally at Gaibi Chowk in …

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 …

Ajit Pawar says NCP to decide if his son will contest from Baramati
4 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar says NCP to decide if his son will contest from Baramati

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that his party would decide whether his son Jay Pawar would contest from the Baramati Assembly constituency. Mr. Ajit Pawar, who has represented the Baramati constituency in Pune district several terms, also added that he was “not interested” in contesting elections anymore. When asked whether …

SC issues notice to Ajit Pawar on the question of ‘real NCP’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SC issues notice to Ajit Pawar on the question of ‘real NCP’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his 40 MLAs to respond to a petition filed by the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP challenging Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s decision confirming the younger Pawar’s camp as the real Nationalist Congress Party. The Bench said it would hear the plea filed by Sharad Pawar loyalist …

As NCP Goes 'Pink', Ajit Pawar Tackles Rifts with Allies, Exits & Uncle Sharad
5 months ago

As NCP Goes 'Pink', Ajit Pawar Tackles Rifts with Allies, Exits & Uncle Sharad

The Quint  

Ever since the formation of the party by Sharad Pawar in 1999, Pimpri-Chinchwad has been the bastion of the NCP, and more so of Ajit Pawar. A united NCP had undisputed influence on the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal corporation for close to two decades, till it received a big jolt from the BJP in 2017. In the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal …

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 …

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 …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP quashes speculation of Sunetra Pawar having met Sharad Pawar
5 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP quashes speculation of Sunetra Pawar having met Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

Even as Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar’s visit to NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s residence in Pune on Tuesday raised eyebrows, the NCP quickly scotched rumours suggesting that Ms. Pawar had actually met the 83-year-old Sharad Pawar. After Sunetra Pawar, now a Rajya Sabha MP, was seen visiting Modibaug in Pune official residence, …

Defiant Ajit Pawar launches bid to retain ground in state assembly, hires political strategist
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defiant Ajit Pawar launches bid to retain ground in state assembly, hires political strategist

Hindustan Times  

Flanked by his ministers, senior party leaders and legislators, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday visited the famous Siddhivinayak temple in central Mumbai to seek blessings of the deity ahead of launching the Nationalist Congress Party’s campaign for the forthcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Mumbai, India – July 09, 2024: Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar, along with NCP faction leader Praful …

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

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