SC asks Ajit Pawar to demonstrate how his faction adhered to NCP symbol order
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks Ajit Pawar to demonstrate how his faction adhered to NCP symbol order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to file an affidavit within 24 hours to demonstrate how his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party has adhered to a previous order that mandated the inclusion of disclaimers in Simultaneously, a bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan asked the senior Pawar to submit an affidavit before the hearing on Thursday for repelling his nephew’s accusation that the Sharad Pawar camp was projecting the court’s interim order of March 19 as a final one. On March 19, the bench allowed the Ajit Pawar faction to keep using the “clock” symbol and the NCP name but with a caveat that it would issue a public notice in leading English, Marathi, and Hindi dailies informing the public that the allocation of “clock” symbol is subject to the outcome of the petition heard by the court. Singhvi raised concerns about the non-compliance with the court’s order and pointed out that instead of following the directive, the Ajit Pawar faction has filed an application seeking relaxation of the March 19 order. Sharad Pawar challenged this decision before the Supreme Court, which, on March 19, allowed the Ajit Pawar faction to use the party’s “clock symbol” for the upcoming elections, subject to certain conditions.

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Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence
1 week, 5 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 …

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: They are not known to be each other’s favourites and have made no bones about it either, but now as deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have similar job-lists for the next five years – strengthening their parties, garnering numbers in the local body elections and ensuring that rival outfits led by Uddhav Thackeray and …

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

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra

India Today  

With consensus eluding over who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mahayuti alliance partners are rooting for important portfolios in the new Cabinet ahead of a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to be held in Delhi later today. EKNATH SHINDE TO PUSH FOR KEY PORTFOLIOS Eknath Shinde, who resigned as the Chief Minister on Tuesday and …

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM

Firstpost  

Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name. Here’s why Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde has resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the formation of the new Mahayuti government. While the BJP …

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

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-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 …

Devendra Fadnavis interview: ‘Meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but not at Adani’s residence’
1 month, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis interview: ‘Meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but not at Adani’s residence’

The Hindu  

If the ruling Mahayuti alliance returns to power in Maharashtra, the new Chief Minister will be a political choice and will not be determined on the basis of the number of seats won, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about a selection “formula” for the top post. The BJP leader said a discussion between …

SC bars Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction from using Sharad Pawar’s image
1 month, 1 week ago

SC bars Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction from using Sharad Pawar’s image

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court has directed Ajit Pawar’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party to refrain from using the name, photos, or videos of Sharad Pawar in their campaign materials for the Maharashtra assembly election on November 20. This order enforces an earlier mandate that both factions retain separate identities during the election, underscoring that Ajit Pawar’s group should establish an …

Maharashtra poll | Supreme Court asks Ajit Pawar's NCP not to use Sharad Pawar's photos, videos: ‘Stand on your legs’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra poll | Supreme Court asks Ajit Pawar's NCP not to use Sharad Pawar's photos, videos: ‘Stand on your legs’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday instructed Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party not to use any photos, videos or images of Sharad Pawar ahead of the Maharashtra assembly election on November 20. Ajit Pawar with his uncle, veteran politician Sharad Pawar The Supreme Court told the NCP to “learn to stand on its own legs” ahead of the …

‘Stand up on your own legs’: Supreme Court schools Ajit Pawar’s NCP for using Sharad Pawar’s photos, videos
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Stand up on your own legs’: Supreme Court schools Ajit Pawar’s NCP for using Sharad Pawar’s photos, videos

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Elections: The Supreme Court has directed the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party to refrain from using the images, videos, or photos of Sharad Pawar in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Supreme Court's Directions to Ajit Pawar's Faction During proceedings, Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted that the Ajit Pawar faction must fight the election on …

'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar For Maharashtra Elections
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar For Maharashtra Elections

Live Law  

While hearing the dispute related to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Supreme Court on Wednesday orally asked Ajit Pawar group to not use the photos and videos of Sharad Pawar in their campaign materials for the Maharashtra assembly elections. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing an application filed by Sharad Pawar seeking to restrain Ajit …

'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar For Maharashtra Elections
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Stand On Your Own Legs' : Supreme Court Asks NCP(Ajit Pawar) To Not Use Photos & Videos Of Sharad Pawar For Maharashtra Elections

Live Law  

While hearing the dispute related to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Supreme Court on Wednesday orally asked Ajit Pawar group to not use the photos and videos of Sharad Pawar in their campaign materials for the Maharashtra assembly elections. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing an application filed by Sharad Pawar seeking to restrain Ajit …

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 …

NCP and Shiv Sena Battle It Out in 36 Seats in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP and Shiv Sena Battle It Out in 36 Seats in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

In a fierce battle for control of Maharashtra, both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are locked in a fierce contest in 36 seats across the state. The NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, has fielded 35 sitting MLAs, while the Sharad Pawar-led faction has fielded 15. The NCP has ditched Arjuni-Morgaon MLA Manohar Chandrikapure, who shifted loyalty to Ajit …

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.

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 …

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 …

Ajit Pawar Skips RSS Memorial Visit: Calculated Decision or Election Strategy? - News18
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Skips RSS Memorial Visit: Calculated Decision or Election Strategy? - News18

News 18  

The recent visit of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar to Nagpur has sparked controversy due to his decision not to pay respects at the Hedgewar Memorial, the founding site of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Pawar’s absence, while Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis attended the memorial during their joint visit for the ‘CM Majhi …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP objects to Tanaji Sawant's ‘offensive remarks’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP objects to Tanaji Sawant's ‘offensive remarks’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar has strongly objected to controversial comments made by Tanaji Sawant, the state public health minister and Shiv Sena leader. Sunil Tatkare, the NCP's state president, confirmed that he had spoken directly with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who leads the Shiv Sena, to express his party's disapproval. "I conveyed our objection …

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 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 …

NCP announces statewide tour by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP announces statewide tour by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party has unveiled plans for a comprehensive statewide tour led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. During the journey, Pawar will engage with citizens across the state, highlighting key initiatives from the recent state budget, particularly the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'. NCP national working president Praful Patel addressed criticisms from the opposition, stating, "Opposition is …

Ajit Pawar launches 'Jan Sanman Yatra' ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar launches 'Jan Sanman Yatra' ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is set to go full throttle in the upcoming assembly polls. The Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar has announced a statewide outreach campaign, 'Jan Sanman Yatra', to promote welfare schemes benefiting women, youth, farmers, and minorities. A senior party leader, speaking anonymously, compared Ajit Pawar's potential role to that of Nitish …

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 …

NCP leader Ajit Pawar to launch ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ ahead of election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP leader Ajit Pawar to launch ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ ahead of election

The Hindu  

Smarting under the embarrassing defeat in the recent Lok Sabha election, Nationalist Congress Party leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is set to launch a mass outreach programme to prepare the ground for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. “The Jan Sammam Yatra to be led by Ajit Pawar will be rolled out from Nashik,” NCP’s Maharashtra unit president Sunil …

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 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 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 …

Maharashtra Assembly polls: EC allows Sharad Pawar’s party to accept donations from public
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly polls: EC allows Sharad Pawar’s party to accept donations from public

The Hindu  

The Election Commission has accepted the request made by the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar to allow it to accept voluntary contributions from the public in view of the upcoming Assembly election in Maharashtra. The Sharad Pawar-led party had requested the commission to issue a communication or certificate recording the status of the party for the purpose of accepting voluntary contributions …

EC Approves Sharad Pawar-Led NCP To Accept Donations Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls
5 months, 2 weeks ago

EC Approves Sharad Pawar-Led NCP To Accept Donations Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls

ABP News  

The Election Commission has allowed Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party to receive donations ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar led a rebellion against his uncle Sharad Pawar, claiming the symbol as well as the party name Nationalist Congress Party, after receiving the support of over two-thirds of the outfit's legislators in the Maharashtra assembly in July …

Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) can accept voluntary donations from public: Election Commission
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) can accept voluntary donations from public: Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost for the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, the Election Commission of India on Monday gave it permission to accept donations, keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, likely to be held in October. “The authorisation to accept donations will be applicable until the final disposition of the petition in the Supreme …

BJP leader from Marathwada blames Ajit Pawar’s NCP for poll slump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leader from Marathwada blames Ajit Pawar’s NCP for poll slump

The Hindu  

Ties between the ruling BJP in Maharashtra and its Mahayuti ally, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party faction, are at a new low after a senior BJP leader from Marathwada, Suresh Dhas, declared in public that the alliance with the NCP had cost the BJP heavily in the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Dhas said the sudden swearing-in ceremony last year …

Sharad Pawar sets criteria for re-entry of Ajit Pawar into NCP-SP: 'That will happen after…'
5 months, 4 weeks 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
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Pawar tells new MPs to remain present in House
6 months ago

Pawar tells new MPs to remain present in House

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said that active participation of party members was crucial for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. The Sharad Pawar faction of NCP won eight of the 10 seats it contested while the Congress bagged 13 of 17 it contested with Shiv Sena getting nine of 21 seats in the LS polls. Speaking at a meeting …

Rohit Pawar downplays hints of factionalism after earlier outburst
6 months ago

Rohit Pawar downplays hints of factionalism after earlier outburst

The Hindu  

NCP legislator Rohit Pawar on June 17 downplayed suggestions of a rift with Jayant Patil, State chief of the Nationalist Congress Party faction. Discordant note Mr. Pawar’s “onslaught” against Mr. Patil stunned NCP workers, who are on a high after the Sharad Pawar faction’s thumping victory in the recent Lok Sabha election. The party won eight of the ten Lok …

Maharashtra: ‘Our alliance is here to stay,’ NCP (Ajit Pawar) reacts as RSS mouthpiece says 'BJP reduced brand value'
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Maharashtra: ‘Our alliance is here to stay,’ NCP (Ajit Pawar) reacts as RSS mouthpiece says 'BJP reduced brand value'

Live Mint  

The Nationalist Congress Party has reacted to criticism of RSS-linked Organiser magazine which said the BJP reduced its brand value by joining hands with the former. The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday rejected the criticism of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and said that the alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party is here to stay. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} An article in the latest …

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