Sharad Pawar forms committee to choose next NCP chief, Dharashiv NCP leaders resign, workers cry, demand reconsideration of resignation: Details
1 year, 10 months ago

Sharad Pawar forms committee to choose next NCP chief, Dharashiv NCP leaders resign, workers cry, demand reconsideration of resignation: Details

Op India  

The veteran NCP leader who announced his resignation on May 2 has now organised a committee that will choose the next party leader. It’s time for a new generation to guide the party and the direction it intends to take,” Sharad Pawar said on May 3 adding that a committee shall decide who should be given the responsibility of the NCP chief’s post. These five recommendations include Praful Patel, Rajya Sabha MP, Supriya Sule, Lok Sabha MP, Ajit Pawar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, and NCP MLAs Chhagan Bhujbal and Jayant Patil Sharad Pawar yesterday resigned from the post of NCP chief at the relaunch event of his book ‘Lok Maze Sangati’. Notably, the update by Republic TV revealed that NCP leaders from Dharashiv have tendered their resignation from the party and have asked Sharad Pawar to reconsider his decision. The NCP workers and leaders believe that the ‘smooth functioning’ of the party will be disturbed if Sharad Pawar discontinues to be the chief of the party.

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There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister
4 days, 1 hour ago

There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has claimed that senior NCP politician Jayant Patil would leave Sharad Pawar's party and cross over to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. You will see Jayant Patil joining Ajit Pawar's NCP," Shirsat said on Thursday. Vijay Wadettiwar, the Congress legislature party leader, said Patil heads the state unit of NCP, and it …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

NCP Leader Munde Claims Party Insiders Misleading Ajit Pawar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCP Leader Munde Claims Party Insiders Misleading Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Continuing his resolute stand, NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, under severe attack over the sarpanch murder in Beed, said his opponents cannot corner him like Abhimanyu, because he is Arjun and knows how to break ‘chakravyuha.’ Speaking at the NCP conclave in Shirdi in Ahilyanagar, Munde accused the opposition and ruling Mahayuti leaders of deliberately targeting him in the sarpanch …

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’
2 months ago

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’

Live Mint  

Amid questions over the future of the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra after drubbing th recently held Assembly elections, Sharad Pawar on Tuesday revealed that the decision about contesting municipal elections jointly or separately will be taken in the next few days. The remark came just days after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party will …

Sharad Pawar won’t join hands with Ajit to support the BJP: top NCP (SP) sources
2 months, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar won’t join hands with Ajit to support the BJP: top NCP (SP) sources

The Hindu  

“Sharad Pawar will not join hands with Ajit Pawar to support the BJP,” top NCP SP sources told The Hindu on Wednesday, amid speculations on whether the leader will extend support to the National Democratic Alliance. “Though Ajit Pawar tried to split our party, the NCP State president told seven of our eight Lok Sabha MPs recently that they should …

Ajit-led NCP trying to get rival faction MPs to cross over: Raut
2 months, 1 week ago

Ajit-led NCP trying to get rival faction MPs to cross over: Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party was trying to engineer defections in the rival NCP, promising its leaders berths in the Union Cabinet. Mr. Raut's comment came after NCP leader Amol Mitkati said that some Lok Sabha members from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP were in contact with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister …

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar faction's 6 MPs, several MLAs to join NCP, claims Ajit Pawar's party
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar faction's 6 MPs, several MLAs to join NCP, claims Ajit Pawar's party

India TV News  

In a significant development, Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Wednesday claimed that six Members of Parliament and several MLAs of Sharad Pawar's faction are in contact with them and would soon join the party. In this connection, an offer was also made from Ajit Pawar faction that the MPs should leave the father-daughter duo and join NCP, the Sharad …

Amid reunion buzz, Tatkare says NCP will stay with NDA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid reunion buzz, Tatkare says NCP will stay with NDA

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Amid speculations of the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions coming together, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s state chief, Sunil Tatkare, on Friday said the party will not change its stand on aligning with the BJP, indicating that the Sharad Pawar-led faction will have to decide whether they want to join the alliance or not. Ajit Pawar joined the …

Sharad Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal & Dilip Walse-Patil likely to share dais in Pune today
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal & Dilip Walse-Patil likely to share dais in Pune today

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party/NCP president Sharad Pawar and his former colleagues Chhagan Bhujbal and Dilip Walse-Patil are set to share the stage at a programme organised in Chakan, Pune district, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule on Friday. Over the past few weeks, Bhujbal has openly criticised Ajit Pawar for sidelining him in decision-making and has even met Bharatiya …

Will Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar come together? It’s a matter of who blinks first
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar come together? It’s a matter of who blinks first

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Asha Kaki, the mother of Ajit Pawar, prayed before Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur this week, expressing her hope for the Pawar family to reconcile after months of political discord. Speaking to Hindustan Times by phone, Yugendra Pawar said, “When the two sides split, Sharad Pawar did not go anywhere, but the other side moved away. If both sides have …

Will Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar come together? Two leaders make big statements on NCP's 'possible' merger
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar come together? Two leaders make big statements on NCP's 'possible' merger

India TV News  

Amid the uneasiness in the MVA after the dust-biting debacle in the recently concluded Assembly elections, speculations are ripe that leaders of both the factions of National Communist Party are demanding merger. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's mother Ashatai Pawar also visited Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur on Wednesday and prayed that the entire Pawar family be united again. She …

'Sharad Pawar like God to us': In rival Ajit Pawar camp, hopes for reunion
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Sharad Pawar like God to us': In rival Ajit Pawar camp, hopes for reunion

India Today  

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's mother has called for the reunion of her son and her brother-in-law Sharad Pawar amid speculation of a reconciliation between the two leaders. Praful Patel, adding to the intrigue, said he would be happy if the Pawar family united, saying Sharad Pawar was "like God to us". Rumours of a possible reconciliation started gaining …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader

Live Mint  

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly lashed out at party chief Ajit Pawar, voicing his dissatisfaction with the way the party is being run. “Where peace is absent, there is no reason to remain,” Bhujbal told reporters on Tuesday, alleging that he was not inducted into the Cabinet even though Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was keen on his inclusion. …

Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence
3 months 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 …

For the first time, Pawar has been politically assassinated, says BJP leader
3 months, 1 week ago

For the first time, Pawar has been politically assassinated, says BJP leader

Hindustan Times  

Only days after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the political discourse in Maharashtra is deteriorating and needs to be restored, two politicians from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party used harsh and offensive language to attack Nationalist Congress Party Sharad Pawar. At a public meeting organised by the BJP in Markadwadi village, in Solapur district, in support of Electronic Voting …

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 2 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 …

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

On Mahayuti Win, Sharad Pawar Credits These 2 Major Factors, Defends Yugendra Vs Ajit Contest In Baramati
3 months, 3 weeks ago

On Mahayuti Win, Sharad Pawar Credits These 2 Major Factors, Defends Yugendra Vs Ajit Contest In Baramati

ABP News  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday attributed Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls to factors such as the Ladki Bahin scheme, significant voter turnout among women, and religious polarisation. Pawar admitted NCP faction was led by his nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, he remarked, "Everyone knows who founded the NCP". MVA Coalition Put In Lot Of Hard Work But …

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Everyone knows who is NCP founder’: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit after Maharashtra election results

Hindustan Times  

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday defended his decision to field grandnephew Yugendra Pawar against nephew Ajit Pawar in Baramati A file photo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. Pawar,83, did acknowledge that nephew Ajit Pawar, who now heads the faction recognised by Election Commission as the ‘real NCP’, won more seats than his party in the polls. “No qualms …

Sharad Pawar reflects on MVA's poor performance in Maharashtra Elections, vows party revival
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar reflects on MVA's poor performance in Maharashtra Elections, vows party revival

India TV News  

After the opposition-led Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a massive defeat in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday addressed a series of queries regarding the poll outcomes, including the alliance's poor performance. "Everyone knows who founded the NCP" Addressing the performance of the Ajit Pawar-led splinter NCP faction, which fared significantly better than his own …

Ajit Pawar got more seats but Maharashtra knows who founded NCP: Sharad Pawar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar got more seats but Maharashtra knows who founded NCP: Sharad Pawar

India Today  

NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday said that the Maharashtra Assembly election result, which saw the Maha Vikas Aghadi crashing to a stunning defeat, was unexpected and stressed that it was a decision given by the people. In his first reaction after MVA's rout in the Assembly polls, Sharad Pawar, the leader of NCP, acknowledged that his nephew Ajit Pawar …

No more Pawar play? Is Sharad Pawar losing his grip on Maharashtra politics?
3 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks 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)
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Ajit Pawar Retains Baramati Fort Against Nephew Yugendra Pawar By Over 1 Lakh Votes

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Baramati, the bastion of the Pawar family, turned into an epicentre of political drama in the Maharashtra assembly elections, as voters faced a unique dilemma — choosing between seasoned leader Ajit Pawar and first-time contender Yugendra Pawar. Ajit Pawar, the seven-term MLA and Deputy Chief Minister represented the Nationalist Congress Party, while his nephew Yugendra Pawar, …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP raking up vote jihad to give religious colour to polls: Sharad Pawar
4 months ago

BJP raking up vote jihad to give religious colour to polls: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Satara: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday accused Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his BJP colleagues of trying to give a religious colour to the upcoming assembly polls by raking up vote jihad. Asked about Fadnavis's appeal to voters, Pawar said it was the BJP leader who had brought up vote jihad, referring to minorities favouring the opposition …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
4 months 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 behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Sharad Pawar gave us permission to leave the party: Ajit Pawar
4 months, 1 week 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 …

MVA, Mahayuti's Ajit Pawar condemn Sadabhau Khot's remark on Sharad Pawar's face
4 months, 1 week ago

MVA, Mahayuti's Ajit Pawar condemn Sadabhau Khot's remark on Sharad Pawar's face

India TV News  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi - Opposition in Maharashtra - condemned pro-farmer leader and ruling Mahayuti legislator Sadabhau Khot for making derogatory remarks about NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s face and demanded an apology from Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Ajit Pawar condemns ally Sadabhau Khot's remarks Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also condemned adverse remarks …

Yugendra Pawar's 'Loyal and Faithful' Uncle, Sharad Pawar, Fuels His Political Rise in Baramati
4 months, 1 week 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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4 months, 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.

NCP Scraps Youngest Candidate in Mohol Constituency Amid Local Dissent
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

Sharad Pawar Blames Nephew's Betrayal for Family Rivalry
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4 months, 2 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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4 months, 2 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.

Sharad Pawar's NCP Takes Center Stage in Maharashtra Politics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar's NCP Takes Center Stage in Maharashtra Politics

India Today  

Sharad Pawar's NCP clinks the monkey's favor in Maharashtra politics. The NCP, which was previously treated as a junior partner by the Congress, secured 85-85-85 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly. This decision has a significant impact on the political landscape of the state, as it brings Pawar on an equal footing with the Congress. The NCP's performance in the 2024 …

NCP Announces Nine More Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Announces Nine More Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

The National Congress Party (Congress) has released its third list of nine candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled in November. The list includes a mix of experienced and new faces, including young candidates such as Gyayak Patni and Siddhi Kadam. The Congress party has also announced the name of Fahad Ahmed from the Samajwadi party as their candidate …

Pawar Dynasty's Newest Challenger: Yugendra's Debut
4 months, 2 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 …

NCP Announces Seven More Candidates in Maharashtra, Including Sanjaykaka Patil and Zeeshan Siddique
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Announces Seven More Candidates in Maharashtra, Including Sanjaykaka Patil and Zeeshan Siddique

Hindustan Times  

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has announced seven additional candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. The candidates include Zeeshan Siddique and Sana Malik, both from Mumbai. Siddique will contest from the Vandre East assembly constituency, while Malik will contest from the Anushakti Nagar seat.

NCP Announces 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP Announces 45 Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

India TV News  

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar faction) has announced the names of 45 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections. The first list includes 45 candidates, with Yugendra Pawar being nominated to contest from Baramati against his uncle and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Other notable candidates include Jayant Patil, Anil Deshmukh, Harshvardhan Patil, and Rohit Patil.

Political Shuffle in Maharashtra: Sons and Nephews Swap Parties to Bag Tickets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Political Shuffle in Maharashtra: Sons and Nephews Swap Parties to Bag Tickets

Hindustan Times  

The political landscape in Maharashtra is undergoing a significant shift as senior leaders' sons and nephews switch parties to secure tickets in the upcoming assembly elections. This trend has seen politicians switching allegiances to ensure they have a stake in both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalitions. The political chessboard is seeing a flurry of activity, …

Shiv Sena and NCP Prepare Candidate Lists, Turncoats May Get Major Chunk in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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4 months, 3 weeks 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.

NCP and Shiv Sena on the Offensive: Defections Pick Up Pace Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP and Shiv Sena on the Offensive: Defections Pick Up Pace Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

Defections pick up pace ahead of Maharashtra assembly election, with more than a dozen leaders changing parties in the last week. The BJP is losing some leaders, while Shiv Sena and NCP (SP) are gaining support. The picture is the opposite of the past two assembly elections when there were large scale defections from NCP-Congress to the saffron combine.

Mane Set to Contest in Indapur Assembly Election
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Mane Set to Contest in Indapur Assembly Election

Hindustan Times  

After Baramati, Indapur assembly constituency in Pune district is shaping up to be another key battleground, as businessman Pravin Mane is firm in contesting the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. Mane is expected to file his nomination on October 23. The election is likely to be a three-way battle between Mane, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harshvardhan …

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