Ajit Pawar stands with Munde, delegation urges Governor to step in
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Ajit Pawar stands with Munde, delegation urges Governor to step in

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has chosen to stand firm with Dhananjay Munde, the NCP minister caught in a political firestorm over the murder of a Beed sarpanch in December last year. On Monday Pawar, Nationalist Congress party chief, was closeted with Munde for an hour in his office in the state secretariat, and in the evening, he drove to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s official residence at Malabar Hill, to discuss the rapidly unraveling situation with him. So we request your intervention in the demand for immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, which will ensure a free and fair investigation.” Referencing Munde’s associate Walmik Karad, accused in the extortion case linked to Deshmukh’s murder, the letter added, “The extortion as well as the murder are interlinked. Action should be taken on the police for not performing their duty honestly and to ensure initiatives by the government to control the crime cases in Beed district.” The delegation comprised leader of the opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, NCP Beed MP Bajrang Sonavane, MLAs from Beed district Suresh Dhas and Sandip Kshirsagar, Jyoti Mete and Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati.

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‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati
1 day, 14 hours ago

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after receiving multiple memorandums at a public event, telling the crowd they don’t “own” him just for voting for him. Ajit Pawar with Dhananjay Munde While addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, an irate NCP leader, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, asked the crowd if they had made …

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case
2 days, 3 hours ago

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amid rising unrest over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests, an all-party delegation met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde to ensure a free and fair investigation. Separately, NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the provision of adequate security for …

NCP objects to BJP MLA targeting Ajit Pawar over Beed sarpanch murder case
2 days, 19 hours ago

NCP objects to BJP MLA targeting Ajit Pawar over Beed sarpanch murder case

Hindustan Times  

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan on Sunday objected to BJP MLA Suresh Dhas targeting Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar over the probe into the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district. During a protest in Parbhani on Saturday, Dhas targeted NCP head and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, asking what happened to his promise Chavan asked if Dhas does not trust …

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability for NCP
1 week, 2 days ago

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability for NCP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Senior NCP leader Dhananjay Panditrao Munde is facing the heat as leaders from the opposition as well as ruling parties are making a series of allegations against him, for his close aide’s alleged involvement in the murder of a sarpanch in Beed. During Munde’s tenure as state deputy chief minister, Dhananjay had kicked up controversies over his high-handedness in …

Munde faces Opp attack and friendly fire too
1 week, 2 days ago

Munde faces Opp attack and friendly fire too

Hindustan Times  

As the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed snowballed into a major issue, it was assumed that the opposition parties would go all out against Dhanjay Munde. Abhimanyu Pawar, the BJP MLA from neighbouring Latur district, too spoke at Saturday’s rally, which was organised to seek the arrest of Munde’s close aide Walmik Karad and the minister’s removal from …

BJP MLA Links NCP Minister to Beed Sarpanch Murder Case
1 week, 4 days ago

BJP MLA Links NCP Minister to Beed Sarpanch Murder Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The BJP and NCP leaders from the Mahayuti are at loggerheads with each other in the Beed district. Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Friday met Beed’s new Superintendent of Police Navneet Kavat in connection with the gruesome murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Mr. Munde, who is now food and civil supply minister in the Devendra Fadnavis government, has …

Sarpanch killing: Congress leaders, Jarange-Patil visit Beed; Pawar to participate in all-party silent march
1 week, 6 days ago

Sarpanch killing: Congress leaders, Jarange-Patil visit Beed; Pawar to participate in all-party silent march

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The political storm over the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district earlier this month picked up on Wednesday, with Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Amit Deshmukh and Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil meeting the family of the deceased Santosh Deshmukh. Sarpanch killing: Congress leaders, Jarange-Patil visit Beed; Pawar to participate in all-party silent march Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, meanwhile, …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
1 month ago

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said his deputy Eknath Shinde was not upset and rejected allegations that the government's formation was inordinately delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the newly sworn Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Thursday. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde …

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies
1 month ago

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Legislature Party Leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, witnessed by thousands. This marks the third time Fadnavis, 54, an MLA from Nagpur South-West, would occupy the coveted Chief Minister’s office on the sixth floor of the Mantralaya. With …

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'

ABP News  

Days after the Mahayuti win in Maharashtra, the path to the government formation became clearer on Wednesday, with a BJP Chief Minister leading the NDA alliance with the support of two deputies, each from the constituting alliance partners. In a press conference on Wednesday, Fadnavis said that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar had handed the …

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt
1 month ago

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday staked the claim for government formation in Maharashtra. After handing the letter of support to the Maharashtra Governor, Mahayuti leaders, including Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar addressed a press conference on the government formation. Fadnavis said that the posts of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers in the state are just technical …

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 …

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 …

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM
1 month, 1 week ago

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has made it clear that he isn't upset if he doesn't return to the top post. Radhakrishnan being greeted by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar look on, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Shinde on Tuesday submitted his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister to the governor, …

Shiv Sena Leaders Met Ajit Pawar's NCP Faction To Seek Support For Eknath Shinde For CM's Chair
1 month, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena Leaders Met Ajit Pawar's NCP Faction To Seek Support For Eknath Shinde For CM's Chair

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing suspense over the Chief Minister's choice in Maharashtra, the leaders of the Eknath Shinde camp have reached out to the Ajit Pawar faction over support for Eknath Shinde for the top post in the state. They also suggested that the Ajit Pawar's NCP faction has not made any decision on support to Shinde's Sena yet. Meanwhile, Shiv …

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example
1 month, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example

India Today  

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. However, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar batted for Devendra Fadnavis for the CM's post, saying the deputy chief minister is the most capable candidate …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)
1 month, 2 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 …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP surges ahead of uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP)
1 month, 2 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 …

Devendra Fadnavis interview: ‘Meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but not at Adani’s residence’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis interview: ‘Meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but not at Adani’s residence’

The Hindu  

If the ruling Mahayuti alliance returns to power in Maharashtra, the new Chief Minister will be a political choice and will not be determined on the basis of the number of seats won, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about a selection “formula” for the top post. The BJP leader said a discussion between …

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. …

Eknath Shinde pacifies discontented Shiv Sena leaders with board appointments
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde pacifies discontented Shiv Sena leaders with board appointments

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As discontent brews within Shiv Sena, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has moved to appease some party leaders by appointing them to head various statutory boards, including the City Industrial Development Corporation. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has moved to appease some party leaders by appointing them to head various statutory boards, including the City Industrial Development Corporation. Government sources indicate …

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said there is no point in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar "repenting" some of his political actions and claimed the NCP leader would lose the upcoming assembly poll from his home turf Baramati. Raut's remarks came after Ajit Pawar recently admitted publicly that he had made a mistake by fielding his …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP objects to Tanaji Sawant's ‘offensive remarks’
4 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP objects to Tanaji Sawant's ‘offensive remarks’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar has strongly objected to controversial comments made by Tanaji Sawant, the state public health minister and Shiv Sena leader. Sunil Tatkare, the NCP's state president, confirmed that he had spoken directly with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who leads the Shiv Sena, to express his party's disapproval. "I conveyed our objection …

NCP MLA Shingne says he went with Ajit Pawar because his bank was in trouble
4 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party

India Today  

In a setback to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, four leaders of the party's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit have resigned and are likely to join the Sharad Pawar faction soon. NCP's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavahane, Pimpri-Chinchwad students' wing chief Yash Sane, and former corporators Rahul Bhosale and Pankaj Bhalekar have submitted their resignations to Ajit Pawar. There are also speculations that Maharashtra …

Bhujbal accuses Sharad Pawar of working with intention to set Maha on fire over reservation
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP leader from Marathwada blames Ajit Pawar’s NCP for poll slump
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP leader from Marathwada blames Ajit Pawar’s NCP for poll slump

The Hindu  

Ties between the ruling BJP in Maharashtra and its Mahayuti ally, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party faction, are at a new low after a senior BJP leader from Marathwada, Suresh Dhas, declared in public that the alliance with the NCP had cost the BJP heavily in the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Dhas said the sudden swearing-in ceremony last year …

Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Opposition alliance on June 10 took potshots at CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar over their share in the new Union Ministry led by PM Narendra Modi. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said if the Ajit Pawar-led NCP doesn’t accept the MoS post, they should forget any Cabinet berth in future. “Ajit Pawar …

Ajit Pawar holds emergency meetings; Devendra Fadnavis rushes to New Delhi
7 months ago

Ajit Pawar holds emergency meetings; Devendra Fadnavis rushes to New Delhi

The Hindu  

Amid the crisis engulfing the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra following its rout in the Lok Sabha election, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on June 6 summoned emergency meetings of his Nationalist Congress Party faction leaders, even as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has offered to step down from his post, reached Delhi to meet the BJP top brass. …

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

The Hindu  

As Lok Sabha polling in Maharashtra draws to a close, a series of “disclosures” are being made by opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders like Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on the Chief Minister’s post in the recent political past. Mr. Raut claimed that when the undivided Shiv Sena, headed by Uddhav Thackeray, decided …

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 …

Ajit Pawar says he should have split away from Sharad Pawar in 2004 when NCP ceded CM post to Congress
8 months ago

Ajit Pawar says he should have split away from Sharad Pawar in 2004 when NCP ceded CM post to Congress

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said he should have parted ways with his uncle Sharad Pawar in 2004 itself when the Nationalist Congress Party gave up its claim on the chief minister’s post while forming a government in the state in alliance with Congress. “I did not question him when he toppled the Vasantdada Patil government by not …

Names of Mahayuti alliance nominees will be declared on Mar 28: Ajit Pawar
9 months, 1 week ago

Names of Mahayuti alliance nominees will be declared on Mar 28: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune, Mar 26 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said the remaining candidates of the Mahayuti alliance, also comprising the BJP and Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, will be declared on March 28. However, allies Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP have not yet officially declared their nominees. …

With unease growing in Ajit Pawar’s NCP, MLA Nilesh Lanke could return to Sharad Pawar’s fold
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With unease growing in Ajit Pawar’s NCP, MLA Nilesh Lanke could return to Sharad Pawar’s fold

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI As the Ajit Pawar-led NCP struggles to secure as many seats as they desire for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Parner MLA Nilesh Lanke is likely to shift loyalty back to NCP founder Sharad Pawar. The fallout assumes significance against the backdrop of the unease within the party after the BJP offered three to four seats to the Ajit …

Pawar left out of guest list for govt employment fair at Baramati
10 months, 1 week ago

Pawar left out of guest list for govt employment fair at Baramati

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Chief minister Eknath Shinde and his two deputies, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, are slated to attend the state-government-organised Namo Employment Fair at Vidya Pratisthan in Baramati on Saturday. The invitation card lists the names of various public representatives, including NCP MP from Baramati Supriya Sule and other MPs from Pune district, but has omitted NCP president Sharad Pawar. …

Sharad Pawar says a ‘strange situation’ is arising, seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar says a ‘strange situation’ is arising, seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar on Friday appealed to the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing of his case, saying a “strange situation “ is arising by which he will be subject to the whip of his politically estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Mr. Sharad Pawar had earlier moved the Supreme Court against the decision …

Maharashtra Speaker Holds Ajit Pawar Faction As Real NCP, Dismisses Plea To Disqualify MLAs
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Speaker Holds Ajit Pawar Faction As Real NCP, Dismisses Plea To Disqualify MLAs

Live Law  

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar refused to disqualify MLAs from the NCP supremo Sharad Pawar or Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's factions of the NCP and relied on the Election Commission's order - recognising Ajit Pawar as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party. The speakers office cannot be used to quell opposition.” With respect to disqualifications of either faction the …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader
10 months, 4 weeks ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party group under Sharad Pawar on February 9 demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live’. He said, “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas’ are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang’ is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader
10 months, 4 weeks ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The NCP group under Sharad Pawar on Friday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live'. “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas' are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang' is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA fearlessly uses a police …

Will Ajit Pawar now stake claim on NCP headquarters after EC’s real NCP verdict?
11 months ago

Will Ajit Pawar now stake claim on NCP headquarters after EC’s real NCP verdict?

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Political crisis: In a major setback for party founder Sharad Pawar, The Electon Commission on Tuesday declared Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction as the “real" Nationalist Congress Party. Reacting to the EC's verdict, Ajit Pawar said, “We humbly accept the order of the Election Commission of India. Ajit Pawar later took oath as the state's deputy chief …

NCP plans stir as Pawar kin faces ED questioning
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP plans stir as Pawar kin faces ED questioning

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: NCP MLA Rohit Pawar is set to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday in connection with money laundering case. The MLA from Karjat Jamkhed in Ahmednagar district, is the grand-nephew of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and nephew of NCP working president Supriya Sule, who is the MP from Baramati. NCP sources said when Pawar will walk into the …

Sharad Pawar steps up attacks on Centre, says ‘ED being used as tool to terrorise political opponents’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar steps up attacks on Centre, says ‘ED being used as tool to terrorise political opponents’

India TV News  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday alleged that the Centre was using the Enforcement Directorate as a tool to “terrorise and silence” political opponents. His remarks came while responding to a query on grandnephew and party MLA Rohit Pawar getting summons from the ED to appear before the agency on January 24 for questioning as part of its …

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde backs Fadnavis over Nawab Malik row, puts Ajit Pawar on the defensive
1 year ago

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde backs Fadnavis over Nawab Malik row, puts Ajit Pawar on the defensive

The Hindu  

Friction within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra over Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik continued with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena faction on Friday backing Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP’s stance against Mr. Malik, putting their ally, rebel NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on the defensive. While the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi …

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

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

India TV News  

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

NCP’s ‘Pawar’ Points: Ajit’s Claims in EC, ED Heat on Mushrif & Those with Both Camps - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

NCP’s ‘Pawar’ Points: Ajit’s Claims in EC, ED Heat on Mushrif & Those with Both Camps - News18

News 18  

After Ajit Pawar’s rebellion, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar was hurt, but initially decided not to take legal action as he was confident that Ajit would return. Later, as he realised that Ajit won’t be back, the Pawar faction started to take legal action against Ajit’s group, who called themselves the NCP, and joined hands with Maharashtra CM Eknath …

'NCP was set to partner BJP in 2022 but....': Praful Patel
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'NCP was set to partner BJP in 2022 but....': Praful Patel

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party leader of the Ajit Pawar faction Praful Patel on Thursday said that in 2022, a majority of NCP leaders wanted to join a BJP-led government in Maharashtra. "In June, when Eknath Shinde led the split in Shiv Sena and joined the BJP, 51 MLAs from the NCP wanted to join the BJP-led coalition to form a government …

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