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 violence in Manipur. Fortunately, Maharashtra has a legacy of many stalwarts who promoted harmony and equality,” Pawar said, according to an India Today report. The senior leader's statement came amidst rising tensions in Maharashtra over various issues, including quota protests by Maratha and OBC communities.

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INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side
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INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today  

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Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi in Parliament over pomegranate farmers' concerns
6 days, 2 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 …

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds

India TV News  

Sharad Pawar on Sunday held an anti-EVM protest in Solapur district's Markadwadi village against the results of recent Maharastra Assembly elections where the party along with coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a major setback. "America, England and many European countries are conducting elections on ballots, not on EVM.When the whole world is holding elections on the ballot, why not us?" …

Maharashtra: As Sharad Pawar Claims ‘Difference In Votes Of EVMs’, Shiv Sena Questions ‘Blame After Defeat’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: As Sharad Pawar Claims ‘Difference In Votes Of EVMs’, Shiv Sena Questions ‘Blame After Defeat’

ABP News  

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Saturday alleged discrepancies in votes of Electronic Voting Machines in Maharashtra Assembly polls. Following this, Shiv Sena leader hit back at Pawar for just "blaming something" after the Maharashtra loss, asking him why he did not take any action on this during the polls. Amid the speculation, Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai said: …

Sambhal, Manipur violence discussed at key Congress meet amid Parliament session
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India Today  

The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group met on Monday at party president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to finalise the party's approach for the ongoing parliamentary session. The leaders discussed a range of pressing political, social and economic issues, including the clashes in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and the bribery allegations against the Adani Group. According to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, key topics such …

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

The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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What Maharashtra and Jharkhand verdicts mean for India’s top political leaders

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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

ABP News  

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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, …

Polarised polity in progressive Maharashtra
1 month ago

Polarised polity in progressive Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar campaigns in state by day, Baramati by night

Hindustan Times  

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INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar
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INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

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

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO
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Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO

India TV News  

A tumultuous war of words exchanged between the ruling and opposition leaders has become a focal point of discussion among the political circles ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Amid this, a viral video of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde getting angry at Congress supporters who called him a traitor has gained widespread attention. According to the information released, the …

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 …

Ajit Pawar opposes BJP’s ‘Batenge to Katenge’ slogan for Hindu unity: ‘May work in UP, not in Maharashtra’
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar opposes BJP’s ‘Batenge to Katenge’ slogan for Hindu unity: ‘May work in UP, not in Maharashtra’

Live Mint  

As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ramped up its campaign with the slogan ‘batenge toh katenge’, aimed at invoking Hindu unity. Ajit Pawar’s Response to BJP's Campaign Slogan Maharashtra Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar stated that he did not support the slogan, which has been echoed by BJP leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and …

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

Sharad Pawar behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

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Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on November 9 accused NCP president Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra for political gains since 1999. "Sharad Pawar introduced caste politics in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar is behind the caste politics in Maharashtra. Thackeray further said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established swarajya by taking various castes along but …

Ajit Pawar on ally BJP's 'batenge toh katenge' pitch: Won't work in Maharashtra
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar on ally BJP's 'batenge toh katenge' pitch: Won't work in Maharashtra

India Today  

As the BJP intensifies its Maharashtra Assembly election campaign with the slogan ‘batenge toh katenge’, Ajit Pawar, leader of its alliance partner NCP, voiced his opposition to this narrative. In an exclusive interview with India Today, when asked about the ‘batenge toh katenge’ remarks, Ajit Pawar asserted, “I am not supporting it. The slogan, first introduced by Uttar Pradesh Chief …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ajit Pawar comfortable with new BJP, which is more inclusive: Praful Patel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar comfortable with new BJP, which is more inclusive: Praful Patel

The Hindu  

Refuting speculations about ghar wapsi, NCP leader Praful Patel said the new BJP was more inclusive, and that it did not want to tear the social fabric. He denied that Ajit Pawar was uncomfortable in the Mahayuti alliance and said the party would expect a respectable treatment and share even after the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections, to be held on …

Sharad Pawar makes big remark on retirement amid Maharashtra elections: ’I should stop somewhere’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar makes big remark on retirement amid Maharashtra elections: ’I should stop somewhere’

Live Mint  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at retiring from politics. Pawar made the remark during his visit to Baramati to campaign for party candidate and grandson Yugendra Pawar, who will take on his uncle Ajit Pawar in the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls. The former chief minister said that he would continue to do social work and …

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 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 …

NCP Chief's BIG Statement On Reconciliation With Sharad Pawar: Will the Pawar Families Finally Embrace Peace?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP Chief's BIG Statement On Reconciliation With Sharad Pawar: Will the Pawar Families Finally Embrace Peace?

ABP News  

Ajit Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has hinted at the possibility of a reconciliation with his uncle Sharad Pawar. Pawar made a big statement at the ABP Shikhar Sammelan 2024, saying that there is a possibility of an alliance between the NCP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also said that he and Sharad Pawar …

Sharad Pawar Blames Nephew's Betrayal for Family Rivalry
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar Blames Nephew's Betrayal for Family Rivalry

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has slammed his estranged nephew and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, for betraying the party and family. Pawar addressed a rally in Baramati, where he accused his nephew of betraying the party for personal gain. He also called on his family members to remain united and avoid family rifts.

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

NCP Chief Accuses Uncle of Splitting Family in Baramati Assembly Race

Hindustan Times  

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

Ajit Pawar's Emotional Address: Family Ripples Under Baramati Nomination Dispute
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar's Emotional Address: Family Ripples Under Baramati Nomination Dispute

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar expressed anger and frustration while addressing a rally on Monday after filing his nomination from the Baramati assembly seat. He accused NCP patron Sharad Pawar of creating a rift within the family by backing a candidate to contest against him. Pawar claimed that he previously admitted to making a mistake but …

Sharad Pawar Fielded Maratha Candidate in Beed Amid Community Tension
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar Fielded Maratha Candidate in Beed Amid Community Tension

Hindustan Times  

Sharad Pawar has fielded Sandeep Kshirsagar, an OBC leader whose house was torched during the Maratha protests last year, as his Maratha candidate for the Beed assembly seat. Pawar has also fielded Manikrao Shinde, a Maratha, opposite NCP minister Bhujbal in Yeola. The NCP (SP) has also put up Omi Kalani, son of former controversial Ulhasnagar MLA Pappu Kalani, opposite …

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Congress leader Anil Deshmukh has denied reports of him being upset over the opposition's spreading of fake news about seat-sharing in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He stated that Congress leaders met with various leaders of the NCP-SP and Shiv Sena and that they reached a consensus on seat allocation based on merit.

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

Pawar Dynasty's Newest Challenger: Yugendra's Debut

Hindustan Times  

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

Shiv Sena and NCP Prepare Candidate Lists, Turncoats May Get Major Chunk in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months ago

Shiv Sena and NCP Prepare Candidate Lists, Turncoats May Get Major Chunk in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are preparing to enter the Maharashtra Assembly Elections with their first list of 99 candidates. The Sena and NCP factions are expected to release their first lists today, with speculation surrounding the inclusion of sitting MLAs from the Shinde faction and prominent leaders from the Pawar faction.

Sharad Pawar fortifies his position in sugar belt, poaches leaders from BJP, nephew Ajit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar fortifies his position in sugar belt, poaches leaders from BJP, nephew Ajit

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In an anticipated move, Harshvardhan Patil, a prominent BJP politician from Pune district, joined Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction on Monday. A long-standing rival of Ajit Pawar, who recently split from his uncle's party to join the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance government with a majority of NCP MLAs, Patil had set his sights on contesting from his constituency of …

Ajit Pawar Expresses Regret Over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Incident, Pledges Action Against Culprits
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Expresses Regret Over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Incident, Pledges Action Against Culprits

News 18  

In a significant development that has shaken Maharashtra’s political landscape, a statue of the revered Maratha leader, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, recently toppled over, sparking widespread outrage. As the political drama unfolded on the ground, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar addressed the incident during a public rally in Latur. “I promise to take strict action against the culprits,” Pawar said, …

Raj Thackeray Blames Sharad Pawar For 'Caste Politics' In Maha, Questions ‘Political Agenda’ Post Badlapur Case
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray Blames Sharad Pawar For 'Caste Politics' In Maha, Questions ‘Political Agenda’ Post Badlapur Case

ABP News  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday condemned the Badlapur sexual assault case, calling it a "very unfortunate" incident as he expressed concern over the law and order situation in Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference, Thackeray questioned whether the surge in women harassment cases being reported in media was a way to "defame the government" since assembly elections were …

Ajit Pawar puts Maharashtra BJP in a tight spot, keeps rivals guessing
4 months ago

Ajit Pawar puts Maharashtra BJP in a tight spot, keeps rivals guessing

Hindustan Times  

A series of recent statements from deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has taken everyone by surprise. He felt that prime minister Narendra Modi calling Pawar ‘Bhatakti Atma’ during the Lok Sabha campaign did not go down well with the people since Pawar is a respected figure in Maharashtra. Mumbai, India - July 5, 2023: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP …

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 …

Ajit Pawar faction leader urges BJP not to target Sharad Pawar
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage for the DPDC meeting
5 months ago

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share stage for the DPDC meeting

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar shared a stage during a meeting in the city on Saturday. Ajit Pawar, the Pune district guardian minister had called for the Pune District Planning and Development Committee meeting. Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra recently paid a visit to Modi Baug, Sharad Pawar’s …

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 …

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, …

Bhujbal accuses Sharad Pawar of working with intention to set Maha on fire over reservation
5 months, 1 week ago

Bhujbal accuses Sharad Pawar of working with intention to set Maha on fire over reservation

Hindustan Times  

Senior OBC leader and Nationalist Congress Party minister in state cabinet Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday accused his former boss Sharad Pawar of working with an intention to set Maharashtra on fire over reservation issue. Bhujbal was speaking in Sharad Pawar’s home ground Baramati at the party’s Jan-sanman yatra, where senior NCP leaders including Ajit Pawar were also present. Bhujbal said …

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 …

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