Factional tensions escalate in Kerala NCP as Saseendran defies calls to step down from Cabinet
4 months ago

Factional tensions escalate in Kerala NCP as Saseendran defies calls to step down from Cabinet

The Hindu  

The power struggle in the Nationalist Congress Party ‘s Kerala unit is apparently showing no sign of abating, with Minister for Forest and Wildlife A.K. Sources said that Mr. Saseendran had also thrown down the gauntlet to his factional rivals in the party, led by party State president P.C. Sharad Pawar’s call awaited Mr. Saseendran had already apprised Chief Minister Pinaray Vijayan of the ongoing developments in the NCP, particularly the growing demand for his replacement with the second MLA in the party. While the ruling Communist Party of India -led Left Democratic Front might seek to de-escalate tensions within its minor ally, its leadership is hesitant to go for a bypoll in the Elathur Assembly segment from where Mr. Saseendran won, given the political climate in Kerala. On the other hand, Mr. Saseendran, who also was a Minister in the previous LDF government, might face a daunting task to favourably receive the Chief Minister’s support, sources said.

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Amid reunion buzz, Tatkare says NCP will stay with NDA
5 days, 17 hours 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 …

Chhagan Bhujbal continues to sulk over cabinet snub, says won’t take any hasty decision
3 weeks ago

Chhagan Bhujbal continues to sulk over cabinet snub, says won’t take any hasty decision

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and MLA Chhagan Bhujbal continued to sulk on Wednesday after being denied a berth in the new Maharashtra cabinet, while also indirectly blaming party president and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar for it. Nashik, Nov 20 : Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal speaks to the media after casting his vote for the Maharashtra …

No discussion on change in ministership, says NCP leader and Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No discussion on change in ministership, says NCP leader and Kerala Forest Minister Saseendran

The Hindu  

Senior NCP leader in Kerala and State Forest Minister A.K. Mr. Saseendran told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram that he had already made his stand clear in this regard and informed the party's State and Central leadership about his mind when a discussion came in this regard two months ago. The Minister's reaction came amidst speculations about the recent meeting of Mr. …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader
3 weeks, 1 day 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. …

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra

India Today  

With consensus eluding over who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mahayuti alliance partners are rooting for important portfolios in the new Cabinet ahead of a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to be held in Delhi later today. EKNATH SHINDE TO PUSH FOR KEY PORTFOLIOS Eknath Shinde, who resigned as the Chief Minister on Tuesday and …

Discussions on among Mahayuti allies for govt formation: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Discussions on among Mahayuti allies for govt formation: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar on Monday said discussions were underway among the Mahayuti partners to finalise a formula for the new government formation in the state. Speaking to reporters at Karad in Satara district, Pawar also acknowledged the contribution of the government's Ladki Bahin scheme, which provides financial assistance to women, in the Mahayuti's …

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

Sharad Pawar opens door for largest party in MVA to claim Maharashtra CM post
2 months ago

Sharad Pawar opens door for largest party in MVA to claim Maharashtra CM post

New Indian Express  

Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar has revealed a significant point about the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, stating that the largest party in the coalition could lay claim to the chief ministerial position. In a recent interview, Pawar explained that while no single party within the MVA is set to project a specific chief ministerial candidate, the party that emerges as …

NCP Leader Accused of Offering Bribes to MLAs
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Leader Accused of Offering Bribes to MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Kerala NCP Leader Thomas K. Thomas faces allegations of bribery. The allegations, which cost him a Cabinet berth, have caused a stir within the CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF). The chief minister has denied the allegations, but both Thomas and Kunjumon have denied them. The matter is currently under investigation by the state police.

Political Shuffle in Maharashtra: Sons and Nephews Swap Parties to Bag Tickets
2 months, 2 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, …

NCP and Shiv Sena on the Offensive: Defections Pick Up Pace Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election
2 months, 2 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.

Pawar Hints at Bigger Role for Jayant Patil in NCP (SP)
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pawar Hints at Bigger Role for Jayant Patil in NCP (SP)

Hindustan Times  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar hinted at a bigger role for Jayant Patil, sparking speculation about his being a potential CM candidate for the party. While Pawar stopped short of officially naming him as the party's CM candidate, this implied endorsement could fuel competition within the MVA, which includes the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress.

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

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar next to join NCP (SP)?
3 months ago

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar next to join NCP (SP)?

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A day after former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harshvardhan Patil from Indapur joined the Nationalist Congress Party, yet another Mahayuti alliance leader appears to be moving in the same direction. Speculations rife that Nationalist Congress Party leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar is considering switching to NCP led by Sharad Pawar. Speculations were rife on Saturday that Nationalist Congress Party leader …

NCP-SP Denies Reshuffle, Maintains Saseendran's Position in Cabinet
3 months ago

NCP-SP Denies Reshuffle, Maintains Saseendran's Position in Cabinet

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided to retain Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. Saseendran in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) Cabinet. The decision was made after a closed-door meeting between the Chief Minister and the NCP-SP delegation, including State president P.C. Chacko and the party's second legislator Thomas K. Thomas.

NCP in Kerala set to replace Saseendran with Thomas K Thomas, says P C Chacko
3 months, 1 week ago

NCP in Kerala set to replace Saseendran with Thomas K Thomas, says P C Chacko

New Indian Express  

“The parliamentary party leadership made the decision and the national president has entrusted me to convey the decision to the CM. Thomas is of the view that right from the beginning of the second Pinarayi government, there has been an understanding that the cabinet berth would be shared between the two MLAs. Meanwhile, there were reports that Saseendran demanded that …

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's close aide joins Opposition NCP (SP)
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's close aide joins Opposition NCP (SP)

The Hindu  

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's long-time confidant, Rajabhau Phad, joined the Nationalist Congress Party in the presence of its party leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday, months ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls. Inducting him into the party fold, Mr. Pawar launched a veiled attack on the NCP leaders, who broke away to join hands with the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena. …

Saseendran on way out of Pinarayi Vijayan government 2.0, may head Kerala NCP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saseendran on way out of Pinarayi Vijayan government 2.0, may head Kerala NCP

New Indian Express  

Forest Minister A K Saseendran’s fate has been sealed, he’s on his way out making way for Kuttanad MLA Thomas K Thomas to be the NCP’s nominee in the state cabinet. However, a formal announcement will be made only after the state NCP leaders meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and officially convey the party’s decision, they said. “Saseendran’s request for …

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge

The Hindu  

For the time being, Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. The status quo was decided at a meeting of the rival factions in the Kerala unit of the party, led by Mr. Saseendran and State president P.C. While party sources initially indicated that Mr. Saseendran’s Ministerial position was secure, Mr. Pawar is expected to make a final call at …

Former BJP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare rejoins Sharad Pawar's NCP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Former BJP MLA Bapusaheb Pathare rejoins Sharad Pawar's NCP

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Bapusaheb Pathare, a former member of the legislative assembly who had previously aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party, has returned to the Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar. Pathare formally rejoined the party on Tuesday at Pawar's Mumbai residence, accompanied by his son Surendra and three former corporators: Mahadev Pathare, Mahendra Pathare, and Bhaiyyasaheb Jadhav. X Sources suggest …

Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra, Mahayuti Leaders Queue To Join Sharad Pawar's NCP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Maharashtra, Mahayuti Leaders Queue To Join Sharad Pawar's NCP

ABP News  

As the Maharashtra assembly elections draw nearer, the political landscape in the state is witnessing a shift as several leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance are joining Sharad Pawar's camp. Earlier on Thursday, NCP leader Bhagyashree Atram, the daughter of NCP minister Dharamrao Baba Atram, switched to Sharad Pawar’s camp, despite attempts by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to dissuade …

Maharashtra Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father

ABP News  

Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dharmarao Baba Atram's daughter Bhagyashri Atram joined the NCP on Thursday, despite attempts by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to dissuade her from crossing over to the Sharad Pawar-led party. State NCP president Jayant Patil and party leader Anil Deshmukh were present at the function held at Aheri in Gadchiroli district, where the minister's daughter …

Pawar to take call on NCP cabinet berth sharing in Kerala
4 months ago

Pawar to take call on NCP cabinet berth sharing in Kerala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: As the rift within the NCP Kerala unit widens over the replacement of Forest Minister A K Saseendran, party leaders say that national supremo Sharad Pawar will take the final decision on Saturday, when he is scheduled to meet leaders of both the factions. State president P C Chacko, who previously maintained no plan to share the ministerial post …

Another Maharashtra Politician Quits BJP
4 months ago

Another Maharashtra Politician Quits BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another setback to the BJP ahead of state Vidhan Sabha polls, Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge, who is a member of the royal family of Kagal estate of Kolhapur state, quit the saffron party to join the Sharad Pawar-led NCP. On Tuesday, Ghatge was inducted in the NCP by the party supremo Sharad Pawar and president Jayant Patil at …

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar threatens to join NCP (SP)
4 months, 1 week ago

Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar threatens to join NCP (SP)

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: It seems like another senior NCP leader is unhappy with the party’s functioning and has threatened to join the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction if things do not improve for him. Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, former chairman of the legislative council, wants the ruling BJP to control its former MP Ranjeetsinh Naik Nimbalkar and his colleagues, if not then he can …

Will suffer badly in assembly polls if we continue with ‘stepbrother’ NCP: BJP leaders
4 months, 1 week ago

Will suffer badly in assembly polls if we continue with ‘stepbrother’ NCP: BJP leaders

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Days after Shiv Sena leader and state minister Tanaji Sawant made controversial comments against Mahayuti partner, the Nationalist Congress Party, two Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from Latur added fuel to the fire, saying that the alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led party was uncalled for. Pawar responded to the remarks cautiously, saying, “The alliance of BJP and NCP was a …

Pawar Rules Out Projecting CM Candidate for Maharashtra Election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawar Rules Out Projecting CM Candidate for Maharashtra Election

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray is unlikely to get a commitment from his alliance partners regarding the chief minister’s post before the Maharashtra Assembly election. Mr. Pawar on Friday said that nobody from his party is interested in the Maharashtra chief minister’s post and his priority remains the change of government in the state. When asked about the differences between his alliance …

NCP MLA Shingne says he went with Ajit Pawar because his bank was in trouble
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP MLA Shingne says he went with Ajit Pawar because his bank was in trouble

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Amid the talk about certain MLAs of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP being keen on rejoining Sharad Pawar, MLA Rajendra Shingne revealed that he had no choice but to go with Ajit’s breakaway faction in July 2023, as the district cooperative bank under his control was in trouble. The statement has set tongues wagging in political corridors, and speculation is …

Ajit Pawar puts Maharashtra BJP in a tight spot, keeps rivals guessing
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Days after NCP Sharad Pawar changed his stand on accepting rebel MLAs back into the party fold, Atul Benke, NCP MLA from Junnar, met Pawar at party MP Amol Kolhe’s residence in Pune. The meeting on Saturday morning has set tongues wagging, as it took place amid speculation that a few NCP MLAs would return to Pawar ahead of …

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders in Pimpri-Chinchwad amid mass defection
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders in Pimpri-Chinchwad amid mass defection

Hindustan Times  

After 25 leaders, including Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavhane, quit the party and joined the Nationalist Congress Party, NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday held a meeting with party leaders at Pune Circuit House. NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday held a meeting with party leaders at Pune Circuit House. …

Blow for Ajit Pawar in Pimpri-Chinchwad, 25 leaders join Sharad Pawar
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sharad Pawar sets criteria for re-entry of Ajit Pawar into NCP-SP: 'That will happen after…'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar sets criteria for re-entry of Ajit Pawar into NCP-SP: 'That will happen after…'

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar has said those wanting to weaken the party will not be taken back, but those who strengthen the organisation and maintain its image may return after consultation. Maharashtra Politics: Sharad Pawar, the patriarch of the Nationalist Congress Party, has clarified his stance on nephew Ajit Pawar's return to the party. But those leaders who would help strengthen the …

'Will Welcome Those From Ajit Pawar Camp Who...': Sharad Pawar As NCP-SP Claims MLAs In Contact
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will Welcome Those From Ajit Pawar Camp Who...': Sharad Pawar As NCP-SP Claims MLAs In Contact

ABP News  

As Maharashtra gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the political scene is heating up with speculations of movements between the factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar addressed recent rumours regarding the potential return of leaders from the Ajit Pawar faction to his camp. NCP-SP Leaders Claim MLAs Of Ajit Pawar-led NCP In Touch To Jump …

Day after quitting BJP, former Union Minister Suryakanta Patil likely to join Sharad Pawar’s NCP today
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Day after quitting BJP, former Union Minister Suryakanta Patil likely to join Sharad Pawar’s NCP today

India TV News  

In a significant update, former Union Minister Suryakanta Patil who has resigned from the BJP yesterday, is likely to rejoin Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party today. She will officially rejoin the NCP today at the party office in Mumbai, in the presence of NCP leader Sharad Pawar. Suryakanta Patil, a seasoned politician, had sought a BJP ticket for the Hingoli …

Trouble brewing in Mahayuti alliance? NCP-SP's Rohit Pawar says mass exodus from Ajit Pawar faction on cards
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trouble brewing in Mahayuti alliance? NCP-SP's Rohit Pawar says mass exodus from Ajit Pawar faction on cards

Firstpost  

Talking to reporters on Monday, Sharad Pawar’s grandnephew Rohit Pawar said that almost 20 MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s faction will join the Nationalist Congress Party after the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature Amid reports of cracks within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance, NCP-SP leader Rohit Pawar has revealed that there is going to be a …

Rohit Pawar downplays hints of factionalism after earlier outburst
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Pawar downplays hints of factionalism after earlier outburst

The Hindu  

NCP legislator Rohit Pawar on June 17 downplayed suggestions of a rift with Jayant Patil, State chief of the Nationalist Congress Party faction. Discordant note Mr. Pawar’s “onslaught” against Mr. Patil stunned NCP workers, who are on a high after the Sharad Pawar faction’s thumping victory in the recent Lok Sabha election. The party won eight of the ten Lok …

18 to 19 MLAs from Ajit-led NCP to switch sides after monsoon session, claims Rohit Pawar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

18 to 19 MLAs from Ajit-led NCP to switch sides after monsoon session, claims Rohit Pawar

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Nationalist Congress Party leader Rohit Pawar claimed on Monday that as many as 18 to 19 MLAs of the ruling NCP led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will cross over to their side after the upcoming monsoon session of the state legislature. Talking to reporters here, Rohit Pawar maintained that there are several NCP MLAs who have …

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar outlined on Saturday that they have no intention of re-accepting leaders who left their parties. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Shiv Sena, the NCP, and the Congress, performed impressively in the state's Lok Sabha elections, sparking speculation that some leaders from the rival factions want to return. …

NCP rattles sabres with RSS over Organiser article ascribing BJP’s poor General elections performance to alliance with Ajit Pawar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP rattles sabres with RSS over Organiser article ascribing BJP’s poor General elections performance to alliance with Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

After an article in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s mouthpiece Organiser ascribed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party faction as a prime reason for the former’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha election in Maharashtra, senior NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday strongly questioned the RSS’ claims given that his party had …

Maharashtra: NCP(SP)'s Sharad Pawar tells party workers they will return to power in Assembly polls
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra: NCP(SP)'s Sharad Pawar tells party workers they will return to power in Assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday exhorted his party workers to be ready for the Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled later this year claiming that they will return to power in the State. NCP-SCP Chief Sharad Pawar Pawar along with his daughter and MP from Baramati Supriya Sule and other party leaders attended the NCP-SCP Foundation Day program in …

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader
7 months ago

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will not switch to the ruling BJP-led NDA, Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil asserted on June 6, seeking to scotch speculation about a possible crossover by his key ally. The Shiv Sena won nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the just concluded elections, the same as the BJP, while its rival faction led by …

Pawar, Uddhav emerge as biggest winners in Maharashtra
7 months ago

Pawar, Uddhav emerge as biggest winners in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: While the Congress has emerged as the most successful party among the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents, it is the NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena head Uddhav Thackeray, who have proved to be real heroes for the opposition alliance’s impressive show in Maharashtra. With their stellar performance, Sharad Pawar and Thackeray have also proved that they enjoy more …

‘Leaders leaving NCP (SP) because of Supriya Sule’: Sonia Doohan
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Leaders leaving NCP (SP) because of Supriya Sule’: Sonia Doohan

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: NCP students wing national president Sonia Doohan on Tuesday criticised Baramati MP Supriya Sule, saying that she had failed to become their leader. “Several leaders are leaving the party because of her style of functioning and the people around her,” she alleged, pointing to Dheeraj Sharma, national president, youth wing, who left the NCP and joined the Ajit Pawar-led …

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

The Hindu  

With Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar skipping campaigning during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election, speculation is rife about the rebel NCP faction being in turmoil. The NCP leader had even skipped Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow in Ghatkopar on May 15, triggering rumours about Mr. Ajit being allegedly upset at the way …

JJP leader Dushyant Chautala promises support to bring down Haryana government
8 months ago

JJP leader Dushyant Chautala promises support to bring down Haryana government

Hindustan Times  

Jannayak Janta Party leader and former deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala on Wednesday promised support to bring down the government in Haryana if former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda thinks it needs to be done. JJP withdrew support to the then Manohar Lal Khattar government in March, prompting Bharatiya Janata Party to appoint Saini as the chief minister. Hooda said …

Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil quits BJP, joins Sharad Pawar's NCP
8 months, 3 weeks 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, …

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