PM Modi to be conferred with Tilak national award in Pune next month; Sharad Pawar invited as chief guest
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi to be conferred with Tilak national award in Pune next month; Sharad Pawar invited as chief guest

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune on August 1 at a function where NCP chief Sharad Pawar has been invited as chief guest, organisers said on July 10. Mr. Modi has been selected for the award, comprising a memento and citation, “in recognition of his supreme leadership and for awakening the feeling of patriotism among citizens.” The organisers said Sharad Pawar has been invited to the ceremony as chief guest while his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is among the invitees. "The Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust will confer the Lokmanya Tilak National Award upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1, the 103rd death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak," Trust president Deepak Tilak said in a release. After Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, Sharad Pawar reminded PM Modi of his recent remarks about the "corruption" of NCP leaders and asked him to act against those who are guilty.

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'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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5 days, 2 hours ago

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made a surprising remark during the ongoing Winter Session in the legislative assembly about his Deputy Ajit Pawar as he wished for the latter to become a Chief Minister someday. The Maharashtra CM also shared details about the working schedule of the Mahayuti leaders, stating that he and his deputies Pawar and Eknath …

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
5 days, 18 hours ago

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said he and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde would work 24/7 in shifts. Turning to Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis said in the legislative, “You are called ‘permanent deputy CM’ but my wishes are with you and you will be the CM someday.” Ajit Pawar on December 5 took oath as the deputy …

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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5 days, 18 hours ago

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar

India Today  

In a moment that raised eyebrows in Maharashtra's political circles, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar, during a speech in the legislative assembly. Ajit Pawar, who recently took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government in 2023 after a dramatic split from the NCP, originally founded …

Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi in Parliament over pomegranate farmers' concerns
6 days, 18 hours ago

Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi in Parliament over pomegranate farmers' concerns

India TV News  

Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, weeks after the BJP-led MahaYuti Alliance suffered a landslide defeat to the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi in the state assembly elections. The veteran leader had recently written to Modi, inviting him to inaugurate the 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan scheduled at Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium in February. The …

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet
1 week, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid deadlock over Maharashtra cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Nearly three weeks since winning majority in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance is yet to divide the cabinet portfolios among the three alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting comes amid the three parties …

Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday
1 week, 5 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 …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

Ajit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ajit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled

The Hindu  

Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister for a record sixth time on Thursday, having demonstrated the invaluable political lessons learned from his uncle — veteran politician, current Opposition leader, and four-time Chief Minister Sharad Pawar — even though the top job still remains elusive. Now, Mr. Ajit Pawar has emerged as the “strongest player”, securing 41 Assembly …

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as new Maharashtra CM, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar Deputy CMs
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as new Maharashtra CM, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar Deputy CMs

Op India  

Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra on Thursday. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of the new Mahayuti government. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Goa Chief …

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for 3rd time; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar as deputies at star-studded show
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for 3rd time; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar as deputies at star-studded show

Live Mint  

Bhartiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as chief minister of Maharashtra for the third term during a mega oath-taking ceremony at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan on December 5. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party head Ajit Pawar also took oath as deputy chief ministers during the star-studded event, which was attended by Prime Minister …

Fadnavis swearing-in: Who will get what portfolios in new Maharashtra government?
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis swearing-in: Who will get what portfolios in new Maharashtra government?

Firstpost  

Devendra Fadnavis is set to return as Maharashtra CM. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra party President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, NCP chief Ajit Pawar and party leader Praful Patel during a press conference, at Governor house in Mumbai, December 4, 2024. Eknath Shinde may take oath Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde has reportedly agreed to take oath …

Fadnavis oath-taking today: PM Modi, JP Nadda, Amit Shah to attend. Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Mukesh Ambani invited?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis oath-taking today: PM Modi, JP Nadda, Amit Shah to attend. Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Mukesh Ambani invited?

Live Mint  

Maharashtra is set to witness a grand spectacle on Thursday as the new Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, takes office in a swearing-in ceremony at South Mumbai's Azad Maidan at 5pm. Along with Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar from the NCP, will also take their oaths as deputy chief ministers. Devendra Fadnavis Oath-taking ceremony: Guest List The …

Fadnavis, Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath: See photos
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis, Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath: See photos

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/9 Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, while Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief ministers at a grand ceremony in south Mumbai’s sprawling Azad Maidan. Image Source : PTI 2/9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and chief ministers of various states besides thousands of supporters …

Maharashtra govt formation: PM Modi, Amit Shah among key guests for swearing-in event | Check full list
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra govt formation: PM Modi, Amit Shah among key guests for swearing-in event | Check full list

India TV News  

The grand swearing-in ceremony scheduled for December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai is set to be a major political event, with key political figures from across India invited to witness the event. The event, which will see the installation of a new Chief Minister, is expected to be attended by a host of political leaders, dignitaries, and notable figures …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Government To Take Oath On 5th December | ABP News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Government To Take Oath On 5th December | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, the suspense over the Chief Minister's post has finally ended. On Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar made a significant statement regarding the CM position, confirming that the next Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while two Deputy Chief Ministers will be from the other ruling Mahayuti alliance partners. Ajit Pawar was in the city to meet 95-year-old …

Maharashtra New CM: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Mahayuti Alliance
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra New CM: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Mahayuti Alliance

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, the suspense over the Chief Minister's post has finally ended. On Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar made a significant statement regarding the CM position, confirming that the next Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while two Deputy Chief Ministers will be from the other ruling Mahayuti alliance partners. Ajit Pawar was in the city to meet 95-year-old …

PM Modi to attend swearing in ceremony of new Maharashtra CM in Mumbai on December 5
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PM Modi to attend swearing in ceremony of new Maharashtra CM in Mumbai on December 5

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai on December 5 for the swearing in ceremony of the Mahayuti government. The ceremony will be held at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai at 5 p.m., Bharatiya Janata Party State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Saturday. The oath-taking ceremony of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will be held in the presence of …

Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra caretaker Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Saturday said during a meeting of Mahayuti leaders it was decided that the new chief minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the remaining two parties – Shiv Sena and NCP – will get Dy CM posts. Ajit Pawar said: "During the meeting it was decided …

Ajit Pawar confirms Chief Minister post to remain with BJP, two deputy CMs will elected from allies
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ajit Pawar confirms Chief Minister post to remain with BJP, two deputy CMs will elected from allies

India TV News  

As the ongoing power tussle within the Mahayuti continues to raise eyebrows, NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Saturday stated that the coalition has decided on the claim for Maharashtra's Chief Minister post, which is set to go to the BJP, while the two deputy positions will remain with the allied parties. Maharashtra will have the Chief Minister from BJP Speaking …

Maharashtra government formation decision will be taken today after meeting with Amit Shah, says Ajit Pawar
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra government formation decision will be taken today after meeting with Amit Shah, says Ajit Pawar

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday reiterated that no "formula" was being discussed for the chief minister's post and the Mahayuti partners will take a decision after meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. In the state poll results declared on November 23, the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and NCP, …

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 …

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 …

Maharashtra CM Likely To Take Oath On Dec 2; PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend Ceremony — Details
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra CM Likely To Take Oath On Dec 2; PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend Ceremony — Details

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM Oath-Taking Ceremony: The oath-taking ceremony for the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra is likely to be held on December 2 at the Wankhede Stadium, sources told ABP News. The ceremony will be attended by top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other senior leaders of the central government. …

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan meets Union Ministers, seeks funds for Andhra Pradesh
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan meets Union Ministers, seeks funds for Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has a busy day in New Delhi on the first day of his two-day visit to the national capital. He held a series of meetings with several Union Ministers, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. Soon after landing in the national capital, Pawan Kalyan met Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh …

Maharashtra CM: What could tilt Mahayuti scales in favour of Fadnavis
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM: What could tilt Mahayuti scales in favour of Fadnavis

India Today  

In the decade of the 1990s, a political legatee of a veteran leader from Maharashtra had taken a short-lived plunge into national politics. The Mahayuti’s landslide victory has led to a fresh round of jockeying among its three major constituents—the BJP, chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. Shiv Sena leaders also …

Ajit Pawar's power play, backs Devendra Fadnavis for Chief Minister: Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ajit Pawar's power play, backs Devendra Fadnavis for Chief Minister: Sources

India Today  

Ajit Pawar is rooting for fellow Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, sources told India Today. So, what explains Ajit Pawar's decision to back Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister? Ever since the Shiv Sena, joined the NCP and Congress's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance and formed a government in …

Mahayuti yet to take a call on new Maharashtra Chief Minister
1 month ago

Mahayuti yet to take a call on new Maharashtra Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Even as the Election Commission presented its notification and the government gazette with the names of elected candidates in the Assembly polls to the Governor of Maharashtra on Sunday, government formation in the State may take time, sources indicated to The Hindu. While speculations are rife about the formula and the probable Chief Minister face, decision will be made only …

PM Modi's Post-Victory Speech, Here's What He Said After the Assembly Election Results | ABP News
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1 month ago

PM Modi's Post-Victory Speech, Here's What He Said After the Assembly Election Results | ABP News

ABP News  

In the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 results, the "Mahayuti" alliance achieved a historic victory, surpassing expectations. While both Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis stated that the three alliance partners would decide this together, media speculation is rife. BJP’s solo performance of winning 132 seats, and pre-election statements suggesting that a BJP CM would be likely if the party crossed 100 …

Maharashtra Government formation highlights: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively
1 month ago

Maharashtra Government formation highlights: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar said on Sunday they are expecting the swearing-in ceremony to happen on November 25. Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said leaders of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the BJP leadership will decide who will be the next Chief Minister of the state. Pune NCP president Deepak Mankar Sunday said that the party workers are in …

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti key meets today amid suspense
1 month ago

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti key meets today amid suspense

India Today  

A day after their resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections and amid the discussions over the Chief Minister post, the alliance partners of Mahayuti--BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP--are holding crucial meetings with MLA-elects on Sunday. The BJP core committee meeting will be held at Devendra Fadnavis’ official residence in Mumbai, while Eknath Shinde has called a meeting with all …

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 …

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs – Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar — will address the media on Saturday after trends showed Mahayuti winning the assembly election with a thumping majority. Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the results and said that poll trends were in favour of the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra election results 2024: ‘Thank you voters,’ CM Eknath Shinde on NDA’s landslide victory
1 month ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: ‘Thank you voters,’ CM Eknath Shinde on NDA’s landslide victory

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde election results 2024: In his first reaction, after trends showed a massive victory for Mahayuti, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde thanked voters for the victory. After that, all three parties will sit, discuss with seniors, and then a decision will be taken unanimously.” Meanwhile, Shrikant Shinde, MP and son of Eknath Shinde, joined fellow …

Ajit Pawar leads in Baramati against nephew, show early trends
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar leads in Baramati against nephew, show early trends

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar secured an early lead in the Baramati assembly seat against his nephew Yugendra Pawar of the NCP, early trends of counting in the Maharashtra assembly election showed. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar addressing a public meeting. Ajit Pawar is contesting the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections from the Baramati constituency and seeking an eighth term …

Thank you, ladli behena, kisan: Eknath Shinde after NDA landslide in Maharashtra
1 month ago

Thank you, ladli behena, kisan: Eknath Shinde after NDA landslide in Maharashtra

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed gratitude to the women and farmers of the state as trends indicated a landslide victory for the Mahayuti alliance in the Assembly elections. Election Commission trends show Mahayuti is leading in 218 seats in the 288-member Assembly, with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi trailing far behind with a lead in 56 seats. When asked …

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti, MVA in quandary before results
1 month ago

Who will be Maharashtra Chief Minister? Mahayuti, MVA in quandary before results

India Today  

A day before the counting of votes is taken up in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on who will head the next government with the constituents in both camps laying claim over the Chief Minister's post. A majority of exit polls have predicted that the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Chief Minister …

Ajit or Yugendra? Pawar games in Baramati could hinge on the Sharad factor
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit or Yugendra? Pawar games in Baramati could hinge on the Sharad factor

New Indian Express  

BARAMATI: Will the fate of the contest in the prized Baramati seat be decided by the word of an 84-year-old? "Though Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has done notable infrastructure and development work in Baramati, the real Daivat is the 84-year-old Sharad Pawar," says Amit Taware, a resident of Thopatewadi in the Baramati constituency. Ajit Pawar's tryst with Baramati …

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 …

Maharashtra election 2024: PM Modi targets opposition over Marathi language
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra election 2024: PM Modi targets opposition over Marathi language

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra election 2024 highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during a public meeting for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Nashik on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold nine rallies across Maharashtra this week, starting with his first in Dhule on Friday, as part of the BJP's campaign for the state assembly elections. Opposing them …

PM to address nine election rallies across Maharashtra, starting today
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM to address nine election rallies across Maharashtra, starting today

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nine rallies over a week in Maharashtra as part of the BJP’s campaign effort for the State Assembly polls. The State Bharatiya Janata Party said in a statement on Thursday that the PM will also hold a roadshow in Pune on November 12. Modi will then address rallies on November 14 at three places …

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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1 month, 2 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.

Pawar Family Celebrates Diwali Separately in Baramati, Setting the Stage for Political Speculation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pawar Family Celebrates Diwali Separately in Baramati, Setting the Stage for Political Speculation

ABP News  

The Pawar family of Maharashtra is celebrating Diwali separately for the first time. Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar celebrated two Diwalis this year in Baramati, with Ajit hosting a 'Diwali Milan' programme and Sharad hosting his event at the famous Pawar powerhouse. While speculations were rife, both the NCP stalwarts were seen meeting party leaders and workers separately, …

Ajit Pawar Visits 29 Villages in Baramati, Addressing Voters and Issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Visits 29 Villages in Baramati, Addressing Voters and Issues

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited 29 villages in Baramati on Friday to address rallies and meet voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. He spent around 15 minutes in each village, visiting various locations and addressing the people's concerns and issues. The deputy chief minister is focusing on campaigning in small villages and meeting with voters to assure …

Pawar Family Showdown: Ajit vs Yugendra in Baramati Assembly Election
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pawar Family Showdown: Ajit vs Yugendra in Baramati Assembly Election

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has filed a nomination from the Baramati assembly seat. His nephew and grandson of Sharad Pawar, Yugendra Pawar, is fighting from the same constituency as the NCP-SP candidate. This time, the Baramati seat will see another Pawar versus Pawar contest after Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, defeated Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, …

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.

'I Also Want To Be Chief Minister': Ajit Pawar Breaks Silence Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra
3 months, 1 week ago

'I Also Want To Be Chief Minister': Ajit Pawar Breaks Silence Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra

ABP News  

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, NCP national president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has broken his silence over the CM pick if the ruling Mahayuti alliance wins the polls. Ajit Pawar, however, maintained that the Mahayuti comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP will contest the upcoming election under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The MahaYuti will …

PM Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja draws flak; Indira Jaising, MP Sanjay Raut question CJI’s independence
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja draws flak; Indira Jaising, MP Sanjay Raut question CJI’s independence

The Hindu  

Several prominent lawyers and politicians, including Indira Jaisingh, Prashant Bhushan and MP Sanjay Raut criticised Chief Justice of India D.Y. There should be no act or omission by him which is unbecoming of the high office he occupies and the public esteem in which that office is held" Violation of Code pic.twitter.com/kNjuMosbgZ — Prashant Bhushan September 12, 2024 Senior lawyer …

No need to declare MVA’s CM face before Maharashtra elections: Sharad Pawar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No need to declare MVA’s CM face before Maharashtra elections: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Going against the wishes of his ally Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance will decide on a chief minister only after the assembly elections in Maharashtra. On August 17, Uddhav Thackeray at the birth anniversary program of late former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in Mumbai, had said, “Leaders like Prithviraj …

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