'Sharad Pawar's condition is very poor': Maharashtra minister after NCP chief's 'Hitler' remark
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Sharad Pawar's condition is very poor': Maharashtra minister after NCP chief's 'Hitler' remark

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan, taking a jibe at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, said on Friday the latter did not have a base anymore as most NCP MPs and MLAs joined the BJP. Mahajan also equated Pawar's situation with that of the Shiv Sena, where former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray was ousted after the majority of MLAs along with Eknath Shinde joined the BJP. Mahajan's comments came after Pawar said that the BJP was working like Adolf Hitler's propaganda system in Germany. BJP is working like Hitler's propaganda system in Germany.” Speaking to NCP members at a party conference held in Shirdi in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Pawar said that India's environment was not favourable for BJP to win.

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

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 …

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 …

'Chanakya Of Maharashtra Politics' Falters: What’s Next For Sharad Pawar And His NCP?
1 month ago

'Chanakya Of Maharashtra Politics' Falters: What’s Next For Sharad Pawar And His NCP?

ABP News  

The results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections have significantly altered the state’s political landscape, leaving several prominent leaders grappling with questions about their future. Under Pawar’s leadership, the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition was formed, and his decision to install Uddhav Thackeray as chief minister bore fruit during the Lok Sabha elections, where the coalition performed well. The Supreme Court's prior …

BJP loses wherever Modi campaigns: Pawar
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP loses wherever Modi campaigns: Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming BJP lost the majority of Lok Sabha seats where the PM held rallies. Mr. Modi held three election rallies in Maharashtra at Chimur, Solapur and Pune.Last week, he had addressed four rallies in the state and scheduled to hold at least seven more rallies. …

Sharad Pawar behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused on Saturday NCP president Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra for political gains since 1999. Addressing a rally for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections in Pune, Thackeray said Marathas are now pitted against OBCs in the latest edition of casteist politics. "Sharad Pawar introduced caste politics in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar is behind …

Ajit Pawar condemns ally Sadabhau khot's remarks on his uncle Sharad Pawar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar condemns ally Sadabhau khot's remarks on his uncle Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has condemned adverse remarks made against his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar by ruling Mahayuti legislator Sadabhau Khot, and said such comments will not be tolerated. As the remarks sparked a row ahead of the November 20 state polls, Khot, the founder of Rayat Kranti Sanghatana and an ally of the ruling …

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 …

Pawar reminded of God due to Mahayuti govt., says Bawankule
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawar reminded of God due to Mahayuti govt., says Bawankule

The Hindu  

Union Minister Amit Shah and Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar visited Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh pandal, albeit separately, to offer prayers on Monday. In a sarcastic post on X, BJP Maharashtra president Chandrashekhar Bawankule tore into Sharad Pawar and wrote: “Several times Opposition have questioned what happened after BJP and Mahayuti government came to power. But the biggest change is …

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 …

Sharad Pawar Warns Of Manipur-like Situation in Maharashtra, Says 'It's Avoided Because...'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar Warns Of Manipur-like Situation in Maharashtra, Says 'It's Avoided Because...'

ABP News  

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed concerns about the potential for Manipur-like violence in Maharashtra. The Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar chief, while addressing a public event in Navi Mumbai, also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their alleged failure to contain the …

Ajit Pawar faction leader urges BJP not to target Sharad Pawar
5 months ago

Ajit Pawar faction leader urges BJP not to target Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led NCP is upset over the union home minister Amit Shah’s scathing criticism of NCP founder Sharad Pawar fearing that it may backfire and damage the Mahayuti coalition in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. Vilas Lande, NCP leader from Pimpri Chinchwad, in a letter written to the Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, has said that the saffron …

Maharashtra Congress chief jabs Amit Shah: 'Narendra Modi sardar of corruption'
5 months ago

Maharashtra Congress chief jabs Amit Shah: 'Narendra Modi sardar of corruption'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to union home minister Amit Shah's remark on NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "the biggest sardar of corruption". The biggest sardar of corruption is Modi himself," Nana Patole said on Monday. On Sunday, Amit Shah accused Pawar of "institutionalising corruption". Amit Shah also attacked Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, …

Pawar says his daughter got more votes than PM
6 months ago

Pawar says his daughter got more votes than PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Thursday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating his daughter Supriya Sule received more votes than the PM in the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Pawar said that Narendra Modi has lost credibility among the people and nobody believes “Modi’s guarantee”. Addressing a public rally in Baramati, the NCP founder said that Supriya …

Ajit Pawar reveals what proved 'costly' for wife Sunetra in her Baramati Lok Sabha election contest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar reveals what proved 'costly' for wife Sunetra in her Baramati Lok Sabha election contest

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday blamed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chandrakant Patil's remark against Sharad Pawar as what ‘proved costly’ for his wife Sunetra in her Lok Sabha contest against sister-in-law Supriya Sule in Baramati. Chandrakant Patil's remarks that they wanted to finish Sharad Pawar in Baramati proved costly for us," Pawar said. Chandrakant Patil had said,"BJP …

PM's post an institution but Modi's poll speeches cause for concern: Sharad Pawar
7 months ago

PM's post an institution but Modi's poll speeches cause for concern: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The statements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the opposition in this poll season are a cause for concern, claimed NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Friday. Talking to reporters here, he also welcomed the BJP-led Mahayuti government's appeal to the Election Commission to relax the model code of conduct to expedite relief work in areas reeling under water scarcity …

PM's charge of budget allocation for Muslims 'foolish', says Sharad Pawar
7 months, 1 week ago

PM's charge of budget allocation for Muslims 'foolish', says Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

He said, Budget allocation on the basis of caste and religion can never happen. Asked about PM Modi's "vote jihad" remark, Pawar said, "There is not even one percent truth in what Modi speaks these days. Pawar said when Modi was the chief minister he was interested in development in agriculture, but now he speaks only of politics. Referring to …

Modi cannot stand criticism but speaks anything against others: Sharad Pawar
7 months, 1 week ago

Modi cannot stand criticism but speaks anything against others: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Beed: NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Saturday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot tolerate criticism but speaks anything against others, an attack coming a day after Modi advised the "nakli NCP" to join hands with Ajit Pawar after Lok Sabha poll results. At a campaign rally held in Pune, Modi had termed Pawar as a "bhatakti aatma" who spoils good …

Sharad Pawar forced to halt campaigning after punishing schedule takes toll
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar forced to halt campaigning after punishing schedule takes toll

The Hindu  

The battle for Baramati has taken its toll on octogenarian Sharad Pawar. The Baramati contest pits Mr. Pawar’s daughter, incumbent MP, Supriya Sule against Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who is Sharad Pawar’s nephew. Both Ms. Sule and Dr. Amol Kolhe, the NCP ’s candidate for the Shirur seat, on Monday said there was …

Modi doesn’t think about country from broader perspective: Sharad Pawar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi doesn’t think about country from broader perspective: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Saturday alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn’t think of the country from a broader perspective and has failed to keep his promises. Baramati goes to polls on May 7 during the third phase of general elections.” PM Modi doesn’t think about the country from a broader perspective and doesn’t keep his promises. Sensing a close …

It is extremely loud and incredibly close in Baramati as ‘Pawar’s People’ battle it out for supremacy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

It is extremely loud and incredibly close in Baramati as ‘Pawar’s People’ battle it out for supremacy

The Hindu  

Were Stanley Kubrick’s classic cold war satire Dr. Strangelove to be set in Baramati, it may well be titled Mr. Pawar: or how I learned to stop worrying and love my nephew. Yet this soap opera of a contest, which has Mr. Sharad Pawar’s daughter, Supriya Sule pitted against Mr. Ajit’s wife Sunetra Pawar, is leavened with high political comedy …

PM Modi 'a new Putin in making', does nothing but criticise: Sharad Pawar
8 months ago

PM Modi 'a new Putin in making', does nothing but criticise: Sharad Pawar

India Today  

NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he fears "a new Putin is in the making in India." Sharad Pawar claimed that former prime ministers worked to make a new India but PM Modi only criticises others and doesn't speak about what his government has done for the people in …

Sharad Pawar says Modi is ‘a new Putin’, who does nothing but criticise
8 months ago

Sharad Pawar says Modi is ‘a new Putin’, who does nothing but criticise

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on April 22 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he called his dictatorial style which he said was similar to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The NCP chief, whose party was split last year by his nephew Ajit Pawar, censured PM Modi’s excessive disparaging of the contributions of previous Prime Ministers from …

Modi Talks Like BJP’s PM, Not India’s: Sharad Pawar
8 months ago

Modi Talks Like BJP’s PM, Not India’s: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talking like “BJP’s PM”. Taking a dig at Mr. Modi’s speeches in the election campaign, Mr. Pawar said that after listening to Mr. Modi, the conclusion can be drawn that he is talking like BJP’s Prime Minister. Mr. Pawar said that the PM is only criticising him, …

Sharad Pawar was '50% ready' to join hands with BJP last year: Praful Patel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar was '50% ready' to join hands with BJP last year: Praful Patel

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel has claimed that party founder Sharad Pawar was "50 per cent ready" to go with the Maharashtra government last year when his nephew Ajit Pawar took oath as the state's Deputy Chief Minister. On July 2 last year, Ajit Pawar triggered a split in the NCP when he and eight ministers joined the BJP-Shiv …

Modi running a ‘dictatorship’ that jails dissenting voices: Sharad Pawar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi running a ‘dictatorship’ that jails dissenting voices: Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

As PM Modi blew the poll bugle in Maharashtra with a rally in Vidarbha on April 8, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar chastised him for being intolerant of dissent, remarking that Mr. Modi had centralised power and sent people to jail for speaking against him. Addressing a rally during campaigning in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency – the stronghold …

‘I am Sharad Pawar. I won’t spare anyone if threats continue’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I am Sharad Pawar. I won’t spare anyone if threats continue’

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar sharply reacted to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Maval assembly constituency MLA Sunil Shelke’s alleged threats to his partymen, asking them not to attend the Sharad Pawar-led party’s convention in Lonavala on Thursday. Pawar did not mince his words as he said: “Should such threats persist, let me tell you, I am Sharad Pawar and …

Devendra Fadnavis says won't attend lunch to be hosted by Sharad Pawar
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis says won't attend lunch to be hosted by Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday declined Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's lunch invite at the latter's Baramati residence on Saturday. As you are aware that after the efforts of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the Namo Maharojgar Melava is being organized in Baramati. The 83-year-old leader had invited chief minister Eknath Shinde and his two deputies …

My remarks misinterpreted by some with habit of twisting facts: Ajit Pawar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

My remarks misinterpreted by some with habit of twisting facts: Ajit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Following criticism over his remarks by NCP rival faction and other opponents, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday claimed that his Baramati speech was misinterpreted by some people who are using senior leaders “for their own politics”. Earlier on Sunday, Ajit Pawar took a dig at his 83-year-old uncle Sharad Pawar by alluding to his age and speaking about …

NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row

The Hindu  

Expressing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on January 9 said it was unacceptable if anyone from any other country holding a position made derogatory comments against the Indian Prime Minister. “He is the Prime Minister of our country and if anyone from any other …

Will reveal at appropriate time how many MLAs are with me, says Sharad Pawar
1 year ago

Will reveal at appropriate time how many MLAs are with me, says Sharad Pawar

India TV News  

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday spoke on the Assembly elections results in four states, to be out on Sunday, saying that he's not an astrologer but people want to see change, however, it won't be appropriate for him to comment until the results are declared. On split within the Nationalist Congress Party, Sharad Pawar said he will …

‘Sharad Pawar asked me to join the govt’
1 year ago

‘Sharad Pawar asked me to join the govt’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Ajit Pawar claimed on Friday that his uncle and NCP founder Sharad Pawar was on board when he decided to join the Eknath Shinde-led government. HT Image “During a family discussion, Sharad Pawar told me to join the government and said he would resign from the post of the party president. MLA Jitendra Awhad from the party’s Sharad Pawar …

Ajit Pawar Praises Modi, Criticises Uncle Sharad Pawar
1 year ago

Ajit Pawar Praises Modi, Criticises Uncle Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Ajit Pawar on Friday accused his uncle Sharad Pawar of repeatedly deceiving him and others in the party over the decision of alliance with the BJP. Ajit told his supporters that all party MLAs wanted the party to join the government, which was conveyed to Sharad Pawar, first through Supriya Sule and then by himself. The Maharashtra DCM further …

MLA supporting BJP Claims Sharad Pawar will soon back Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

MLA supporting BJP Claims Sharad Pawar will soon back Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Independent MLA Ravi Rana, who is supporting BJP, on Saturday claimed that Sharad Pawar may soon back the Narendra Modi-led party. Sharad Pawar is also impressed with the development works being done by Mr. Modi and he will soon back the PM,” he said. If there is a settlement between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, it will further strengthen …

’Does PM suffer from amnesia?’ Sanjay Raut accuses Modi of defaming Sharad Pawar
1 year, 1 month ago

’Does PM suffer from amnesia?’ Sanjay Raut accuses Modi of defaming Sharad Pawar

Live Mint  

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra for criticising the achievements of Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asked why did BJP government bestow the politician with the Padma Vibhushan. Further, he targeted Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and said that he should have left the stage when the PM was speaking on Sharad Pawar. …

Sharad Pawar responds to PM Modi's 'what did he do for farmers?' remark
1 year, 1 month ago

Sharad Pawar responds to PM Modi's 'what did he do for farmers?' remark

India TV News  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has responded to PM Modi's charge, who during a public address in Shirdi, asked what did the former do for farmers when he was the agriculture minister of the country. I respect him personally but what did he do for farmers?” Sharad Pawar has said that the Prime Minister should make comments while the …

Pawar Failed Farmers: Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

Pawar Failed Farmers: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused NCP chief Sharad Pawar of playing politics in the name of farmers. Mr Modi also said that Mr Pawar, who was the Union agriculture minister for a decade, has done nothing for farmers. Addressing a rally in Ahmednagar, Mr Modi said, “Those, who have played politics in the name of the farmers …

Piyush Goyal slams Sharad Pawar over ’preposterous’ remarks on Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Piyush Goyal slams Sharad Pawar over ’preposterous’ remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Live Mint  

India's stance on the Israel-Hamas war has triggered outrage in the Opposition ranks with many seeking support for the Palestinian cause. NCP chief Sharad Pawar censured Prime Minister Modi earlier this week for ‘standing with Israel’ and recalled India's long term support for Palestine. The remarks have since prompted a furious rejoinder from Union Minister Piyush Goyal who called for …

Will Rahul Gandhi speak against Pawar-Adani meet; blackmail politics: Assam CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Rahul Gandhi speak against Pawar-Adani meet; blackmail politics: Assam CM

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asked whether Rahul Gandhi will speak against Sharad Pawar as he met with Gautam Adani on Saturday in Ahmedabad. If I had been seen with Adani today, he would have finished me right and left," Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Both Rahul Gandhi and Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended a media conclave …

Sharad Pawar lost two opportunities to become Prime Minister, he should retire now: SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla
1 year, 3 months ago

Sharad Pawar lost two opportunities to become Prime Minister, he should retire now: SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla

India TV News  

Serum Institute of India Managing Director Cyrus Poonawalla on Wednesday said that Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar had two opportunities to become the Prime Minister but he lost it. Addressing a press conference earlier today, Sharad Pawar said he has confidence that the opposition alliance will provide a formidable alternative to bring about a political change in the country. …

Sharad Pawar continues flip-flop on split in NCP
1 year, 3 months ago

Sharad Pawar continues flip-flop on split in NCP

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Hours after asserting that there was no split in the Nationalist Congress Party and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is its leader, party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday claimed that he did not make any such statement. Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state on July …

Sharad Pawar feels supporting Modi is backing 'regressive forces', won't make 'mistake': Sanjay Raut
1 year, 4 months ago

Sharad Pawar feels supporting Modi is backing 'regressive forces', won't make 'mistake': Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed that Sharad Pawar will not make a “mistake” of joining hands with the BJP like Ajit Pawar and stated that the NCP president feels that supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is like supporting regressive forces”. Citing the recent meetings between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, Raut said that the latter has …

Maharashtra: On PM Modi's 'come back again' vow, Sharad Pawar takes 'lower post' jibe, cites Fadnavis' rank
1 year, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: On PM Modi's 'come back again' vow, Sharad Pawar takes 'lower post' jibe, cites Fadnavis' rank

India TV News  

Pawar's jibe at PM: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “come back again” remark in the Independence Day speech and said that Devendra Fadnavis had made the same statement once and had to settle for a “lower post”. Referring to PM Modi’s remark, Sharad Pawar, while addressing a public meeting …

Sharad Pawar on meeting with Ajit Pawar: ‘What is wrong with meeting my nephew?’
1 year, 4 months ago

Sharad Pawar on meeting with Ajit Pawar: ‘What is wrong with meeting my nephew?’

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on August 13 said his party will not go with the BJP though some "well-wishers" are trying to persuade him. Queried about his “secret” meeting in Pune on August 12 with his nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who is part of the Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, the senior Pawar said, “I want …

'It Could Be A...': Maharashtra Political Circles Abuzz After 'Secret' Meeting Between Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar
1 year, 4 months ago

'It Could Be A...': Maharashtra Political Circles Abuzz After 'Secret' Meeting Between Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar

News 18  

NCP president Sharad Pawar and his deputy chief minister nephew Ajit Pawar, who heads the group of rebel MLAs of the party, are believed to have met at the residence of a businessman in Pune on Saturday, sparking a buzz in Maharashtra political circles. Visuals aired by regional news channels showed Sharad Pawar arriving at the residence of the businessman …

‘Contradictory’: Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana’s rare criticism of Sharad Pawar
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Contradictory’: Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana’s rare criticism of Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ on Tuesday sharply criticised Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar for his decision to attend an event in Pune where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated, saying Maharashtra would have lauded Sharad Pawar if he stayed away from the event to protest “dictatorial policies” of the prime minister. **EDS: IMAGE VIA PIB** Pune: Prime Minister …

Why Opposition thinks Sharad Pawar attending PM Narendra Modi’s felicitation event is bad optics
1 year, 4 months ago

Why Opposition thinks Sharad Pawar attending PM Narendra Modi’s felicitation event is bad optics

Firstpost  

Sharad Pawar is slated to confer the Lokmanya Tilak Award on PM Narendra Modi at an event in Pune on 1 August. The Opposition, including the MVA alliance, is miffed with the NCP patriarch attending the function and will try to persuade him not to do so Some Opposition leaders are expected to meet Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar …

Ajit Pawar, other NCP ministers meet Sharad Pawar again in attempt to keep NCP united
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Pawar, other NCP ministers meet Sharad Pawar again in attempt to keep NCP united

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and rebel MLAs of the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday met the party's president Sharad Pawar for the second consecutive day at Mumbai's YB Chavan Centre. "Today, Ajit Pawar, Sunil Tatkare and I met Sharad Pawar at YB Chavan Centre. On this, Sharad Pawar did not give any reaction," said Praful Patel, Ajit Pawar faction …

Ajit Pawar Meets Sr Pawar for 'Blessings'
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Pawar Meets Sr Pawar for 'Blessings'

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Ajit Pawar and his supporters on Sunday caught Supriya Sule and other Sharad Pawar loyalists off guard. In a surprise move, nine NCP ministers along with Praful Patel met Sharad Pawar at Y.B. All of us are working under the leadership of Sharad Pawar and we will sit with Shiv Sena and Congress in the Vidhan Sabha,” Jayant Patil …

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