Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil quits BJP, joins Sharad Pawar's NCP
8 months, 1 week ago

Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil quits BJP, joins Sharad Pawar's NCP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a setback in western Maharashtra on Friday as its district general secretary, Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil, quit the party and is expected to join the Nationalist Congress Party where he will be fielded as its candidate from Madha, in Solapur. The family, headed by former deputy chief minister Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil, Dhairyasheel’s uncle, has supported his move, although his son and Dhariyasheel’s cousin Ranjeetsinh is a BJP MLC, who will stay with the party. Now, we are in the battle for our political existence; this decision was taken in view of our workers’ and supporters’ sentiments.” Meanwhile, following the development deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar got into damage-control mode – both held meetings with local leaders of their respective parties on Friday. He also met BJP MLA Rahul Kul, who represents Daund, which falls in the Baramati constituency, sending out a message to the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP to tame its local leaders in Madha. Ajit Pawar met senior leader Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar, who has opposed Ranjeetsinh’s candidature, and local MLA Deepak Chavan driving home the fact that they will have to work for the alliance’s candidate.

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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 …

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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2 weeks ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

Sharad Pawar visits Markadwadi, vows to fight for ballot paper elections
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sharad Pawar visits Markadwadi, vows to fight for ballot paper elections

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: NCP president Sharad Pawar visited Markadwadi village in Solapur on Sunday, where a storm has been raging pertaining to the recent assembly election results. “In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, NCP candidate Vijaysinh Mohite Patil received 533 votes while Mahayuti alliance candidate Sadabhau Khot got 664,” he said. “In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP’s Ranjitsinh Nimbalkar received …

Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Solapur : In the wake of Maharashtra Assembly election results, NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday questioned the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines. Mr. Pawar went to Solapur’s Markadwadi village, where supporters of NCP legislator Uddtam Jankar had planned to hold mock elections on ballot paper after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. “In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections …

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 …

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM

Op India  

Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde reiterated his full, unconditional support to the chief ministerial candidate in Maharashtra, stating that the people have delivered a historic mandate in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The Chief Minister candidate will be decided tomorrow.” Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar had earlier clarified that the Chief Minister would …

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 …

No ghar wapsi for candidates who made ‘friendly’ switches
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No ghar wapsi for candidates who made ‘friendly’ switches

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Eight politicians who lost their seats in the Maharashtra assembly election even after being accommodated into different parties within coalitions “on a friendly note” have decided against returning to their earlier party of choice. After being a part of the BJP for one-and-a-half years, when he failed to secure candidacy from the party, the Mahayuti nominated him to run …

'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 …

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes
4 weeks ago

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The fiercely-contested Maharashtra assembly elections where two coalitions and six major players vied for power saw 58 candidates losing despite securing more than one lakh votes, with the NCP bearing the brunt. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accounted for seven of these candidates, while the BJP saw four of its nominees losing despite garnering over one lakh votes. Similarly, …

Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan discuss poll results
4 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan discuss poll results

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar met senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan in Karad city in Maharashtra's Satara district on Sunday, a day after the Maha Vikas Aghadi was routed in the assembly elections.Chavan said he discussed the poll results with Pawar in the courtesy meeting.Former chief minister Chavan was defeated from the home turf of Karad South constituency by BJP nominee …

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof

Deccan Chronicle  

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

‘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 …

Maharashtra Government formation highlights: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Maharashtra results: In NCP vs NCP poll battle, Ajit Pawar trumps Sharad Pawar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra results: In NCP vs NCP poll battle, Ajit Pawar trumps Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday defeated Sharad Pawar's NCP in 29 seats in the Maharashtra assembly election, months after the former's rebellion prompted a vertical split in the party. NCP vs NCP in Maharashtra Ajit Pawar defeated his nephew Yugendra Pawar, who was endorsed by 83-year-old Sharad Pawar, by a margin of over 1 lakh votes. NCP got …

Setback for Congress as top guns, dynasts lose plot & bite Maharashtra dust
1 month ago

Setback for Congress as top guns, dynasts lose plot & bite Maharashtra dust

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The results of the Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday came as a severe jolt to prominent members of the Congress, many of whom come from political dynasties. Balasaheb Thorat, the Congress legislative leader and a chief ministerial aspirant who had previously won elections eight times, lost to a relatively lesser-known Shiv Sena candidate, Amol Khatal, in his traditional constituency …

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’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 Poll Results: ‘Traitors’ Prevail? Ajit Pawar’s NCP Wins Big Despite Sharad Pawar’s Call For ‘Decisive’ Defeat
1 month ago

Maharashtra Poll Results: ‘Traitors’ Prevail? Ajit Pawar’s NCP Wins Big Despite Sharad Pawar’s Call For ‘Decisive’ Defeat

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 23 In the bout between the two NCP outfits, seen as a contest between Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, the latter stole the show, winning 29 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. The 65-year-old politician faced a big setback in the Lok Sabha polls when his cousin and Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule defeated his wife …

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, …

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: NCP state chief Sunil Tatkare's daughter Aditi wins from Shrivardhan seat
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: NCP state chief Sunil Tatkare's daughter Aditi wins from Shrivardhan seat

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: The Nationalist Congress Party candidate Aditi Sunil Tatkare defeated Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar candidate Anil Dattaram Navgane in the Shrivardhan seat. Amit Shah congratulates Maharashtra CM, Deputy CMs as Mahayuti alliance heads for landslide victory Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis on …

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Leading in 24 of Mumbai's 36 seats, the ruling Mahayuti alliance is poised for a decisive victory in India's financial capital. The BJP is projected to win 17 seats and Shiv Sena seven, whilst Ajit Pawar-led NCP trails in all three constituencies it contested. Several key BJP leaders from Mumbai maintained strong leads after initial counting rounds, including Mumbai …

NCP-SP leader Jitendra Awhad leads with a 11,813 margin from Mumbra-Kalwa
1 month ago

NCP-SP leader Jitendra Awhad leads with a 11,813 margin from Mumbra-Kalwa

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Jitendra Awhad is leading with a margin of 11813 from Mumbra-Kalwa in the Assembly polls. NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar with party candidate from Thane, Jitendra Awhad during his nomination rally for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Thane. The bloc seeks to reclaim power in the state, challenging the Mahayuti alliance, which includes Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, …

Ahmednagar election results live: BJP mob tried to access EVM, alleges Rohit Pawar
1 month ago

Ahmednagar election results live: BJP mob tried to access EVM, alleges Rohit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Ahmednagar election results live: The Election Commission is announcing results for the 12 assembly constituencies in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra today. The seats that fall within the boundaries of the district are Akole, Sangamner, Shirdi, Kopargaon, Shrirampur, Nevasa, Shevgaon, Rahuri, Parner, Ahmednagar City, Shrigonda, and Karjat Jamkhed.The results of all 288 constituencies of the Maharashtra Assembly will be out …

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 …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
1 month ago

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat

Hindustan Times  

L: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar | R: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. The ruling Mahayuti alliance of chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party is tied in a contest with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising the Congress and the breakaway faction of the Sena …

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar/Beed: Marathwada, comprising eight districts in central Maharashtra, played a significant part in skewing the numbers against the ruling Mahayuti in the Lok Sabha elections six months ago. Marathwada, which has 46 assembly seats, has seen many stalwart leaders such as Raosaheb Danve, Pankaja Munde and Pratap Chikhalikar, backed by former chief minister Ashok Chavan, lose their seats …

Ajit Pawar, top NCP leaders skip PM Modi's Mumbai rally amid Mahayuti rift buzz
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar, top NCP leaders skip PM Modi's Mumbai rally amid Mahayuti rift buzz

India Today  

Amid the talks of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other senior NCP leaders opted not to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election rally at Chhatrapati Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday. On Thursday, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora firmly stated that the alliance remains united, even as signs of growing unease …

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results
1 month, 1 week ago

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results

New Indian Express  

Are Apaksha candidates – rebel independents – a curse or boon? There are over 7000 candidates fighting the elections and the presence of independents in such large numbers has turned many bipolar contests into triangular fights and in some places even multipolar ones. Shirish Chaudhari, who is close to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, is contesting as an independent against …

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. …

BJP expels former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik for anti-party activities
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP expels former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik for anti-party activities

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has permanently expelled its former Navi Mumbai president Sandeep Naik and suspended 25 former corporators and office bearers for six years, citing 'anti-party activities'. Navi Mumbai, India - October 24, 2019: : Sanjeev Naik, BJP Candidate Ganesh Naik and Sandeep Naik shows voctory sign before entering Vote Counting Center at Airoli in Navi Mumbai, …

Political circles abuzz after Jayant Patil visits Adhalrao Patils’ home in Ambegaon
1 month, 1 week ago

Political circles abuzz after Jayant Patil visits Adhalrao Patils’ home in Ambegaon

Hindustan Times  

PUNE In a surprising twist during the Ambegaon constituency election campaign, senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Jayant Patil, who arrived by helicopter to campaign for party candidate Devdatta Nikam, made an unexpected visit to the residence of NCP leader from Ajit Pawar faction and former MP Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil. In a surprising twist in the Ambegaon constituency election campaign, NCP …

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 …

Fadnavis Behind NCP Split? Supriya Sule Makes Big Claim Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls: 'We've Not Broken The Family'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis Behind NCP Split? Supriya Sule Makes Big Claim Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls: 'We've Not Broken The Family'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: NCP working president Supriya Sule on Saturday made a big claim about the NCP split ahead of the Maharashtra elections and her cousin and NCP chief Ajit Pawar. Supriya Sule also claimed that several leaders of the Ajit Pawar's faction wanted to join NCP-SP but "we do not want to betray those who supported us in bad …

Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 7 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Thursday campaigned for party candidate Nawab Malik, and held a roadshow in his support, ignoring ally BJP's stiff opposition to his candidature. Pawar also held a roadshow for Malik's daughter Sana, who is contesting her maiden assembly poll from Anushakti Nagar in the city. …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Ajit Pawar's Candidacy in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar Draws Controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar's Candidacy in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar Draws Controversy

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Ajit Pawar has stated that the picture of the upcoming assembly election in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar will become clear on November 4. Pawar was responding to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)'s criticism over Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik's candidature. He also warned of legal action against those trying to link him with Dawood Ibrahim.

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra's political landscape is uncertain ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. Several leaders from Congress and NCP have switched parties overnight, while parties are providing tickets to disgruntled leaders of other outfits. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP, is contesting against the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Some candidates have been …

Maharashtra polls: In BJP bastion Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil locked in triangular contest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: In BJP bastion Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil locked in triangular contest

Hindustan Times  

In the run-up to the November 20 assembly polls, Kothrud — a Bharatiya Janata Party stronghold — had seen internal rifts, with minister Chandrakant Patil having to work harder to secure support from his own party’s ranks. Rebel party members Amol Balwadkar and Ujwal Keskar had initially prepared to contest the election against him, citing Patil’s non-local status and calling …

NCP Scraps Youngest Candidate in Mohol Constituency Amid Local Dissent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP Scraps Youngest Candidate in Mohol Constituency Amid Local Dissent

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) has replaced its youngest candidate amid local discontent. The party has formally requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider the AB form submitted by Raju Khare for the Mohol constituency seat. The party had previously announced the candidature of Siddhi Kadam, daughter of former MLA Ramesh Kadam, but faced resistance from local party …

NCP (SP) replaces its youngest candidate amid local discontent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP (SP) replaces its youngest candidate amid local discontent

Hindustan Times  

In an eleventh-hour development, the Nationalist Congress Party has replaced its youngest candidate Siddhi Kadam for the Mohol constituency following backlash from local leaders. On Tuesday, NCP state unit chief Jayant Patil formally requested the Election Commission of India to consider the AB form submitted by the 26-year-old Siddhi with her nomination as invalid. The said form should be considered …

NCP Announces Five More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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NCP Announces Five More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Maharashtra's NCP (SP) has fielded five more candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, bringing its total to 87. The party replaced sitting MLA Anil Deshmukh with his son Salil from the Katol Assembly constituency in Nagpur district, and also fielded Abhijit Patil from the Madha assembly constituency and Anil Sawant from the Pandharpur segment, both in Solapur district.

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