Rift in NCP? Chhagan Bhujbal takes ‘toy’ jibe at Ajit Pawar over Maharashtra Cabinet exclusion: ‘I reject RS offer’
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Rift in NCP? Chhagan Bhujbal takes ‘toy’ jibe at Ajit Pawar over Maharashtra Cabinet exclusion: ‘I reject RS offer’

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Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday took a veiled swipe at party president Ajit Pawar for excluding him from the new cabinet and claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supported his inclusion. He also said that Ajit Pawar took the final call for the NCP, just as Fadnavis did for the BJP and Eknath Shinde for the Shiv Sena. Fadnavis for BJP, Eknath Shinde for Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar for NCP," he said. Fadnavis expanded his cabinet in Nagpur on Sunday and inducted 39 new members in his team — 19 from the BJP, 11 from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 from Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party.

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NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet
2 days, 21 hours ago

NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party has decided to keep its senior leader and former minister Chhagan Bhujbal out of the state cabinet despite him sulking publicly after being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti 2.0 government. The party leadership is upset with Bhujbal for several reasons, including being pressured to nominate his son Pankaj to the legislative …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP preparing to contest 25 seats in Delhi assembly polls
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1 week, 2 days ago

Ajit Pawar-led NCP preparing to contest 25 seats in Delhi assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Keen to get the status of ‘national party’ back, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held in February. In a major setback, the Election Commission on April 11, 2023, withdrew the national party status of the NCP on the grounds that it no longer fulfilled the eligibility criteria. The EC also revoked …

Chhagan Bhujbal continues to sulk over cabinet snub, says won’t take any hasty decision
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

Rift in Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Chhagan Bhujbal’s BIG ‘jahan nahi chaina’ remark amid Cabinet snub
3 weeks ago

Rift in Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Chhagan Bhujbal’s BIG ‘jahan nahi chaina’ remark amid Cabinet snub

Live Mint  

Chhagan Bhujbal is unhappy after being left out of the state cabinet, which was expanded on Sunday in Nagpur, and he is making sure that the world knows about it. The senior Mahayuti leader triggered speculation about his future plans by saying, “Jahan nahi chain, wahan nahi rahna.” A day later, the NCP stalwart took a jibe at Ajit Pawar …

Am I a Toy?: NCP's Bhujbal Asks Party
3 weeks ago

Am I a Toy?: NCP's Bhujbal Asks Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After being denied cabinet berth in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, disgruntled senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday slammed senior party leader Praful Patel and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar asking whether he was a toy in their hands. Mr. Bhujbal also claimed that chief minister Devendra Fadnavis wanted him to be part of his cabinet. Speaking with …

‘Am I a toy,’ asks Bhujbal after Cabinet snub, slams NCP leadership
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Am I a toy,’ asks Bhujbal after Cabinet snub, slams NCP leadership

The Hindu  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday launched a veiled attack on party president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying his exclusion from the newly expanded Council of Ministers was unjustified. Mr. Bhujbal said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had supported his induction into the Cabinet, but the final decision rested with Mr. …

NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal says he rejected RS seat offer week before Maharashtra Cabinet expansion
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal says he rejected RS seat offer week before Maharashtra Cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who is disappointed at not being included in the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, has claimed he was offered a Rajya Sabha berth eight days ago but he rejected it. Full list of 39 ministers joining the Devendra Fadnavis government Talking to reporters in Nagpur on Monday, Mr. Bhujbal, the legislator from Yeola …

Rejected RS seat offer week before Maharashtra cabinet expansion: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rejected RS seat offer week before Maharashtra cabinet expansion: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who is disappointed at not being included in the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, has claimed he was offered a Rajya Sabha berth eight days ago but he rejected it. Talking to reporters in Nagpur on Monday, Bhujbal, the legislator from Yeola in Nashik district, said he rejected the Rajya Sabha seat proposal as …

Is NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal upset over not getting berth in Devendra Fadnavis' Maharashtra Cabinet?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Is NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal upset over not getting berth in Devendra Fadnavis' Maharashtra Cabinet?

India TV News  

National Communist Party's Chhagan Bhujbal has reportedly left for Nashik in the middle of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly. A total of 39 legislators from Mahayuti allies were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the 10-day-old Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry including 16 new faces, while 10 former ministers were excluded. While the BJP secured 19 …

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'

India TV News  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal has expressed frustration with the conduct of the party leadership that precipitated his exclusion from the Maharashtra Cabinet and delay in political decisions. While acknowledging that Fadnavis had been keen on his inclusion, Bhujbal implied that his exclusion was a decision made at the top levels of NCP leadership, hinting at party chief …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar has resigned from all party posts while expressing disappointment at not being included in the Maharashtra cabinet. Speaking to reporters in Bhandara on Sunday, Mr. Bhondekar, who was the Shiv Sena's deputy leader and co-ordinator for eastern Vidarbha districts, claimed his party head and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had promised him a cabinet berth. …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Politics: Narendra Bhondekar, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from his position as deputy leader of the party after being overlooked for a cabinet berth, NDTV reports. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis completed his cabinet expansion exercise as 39 MLAs took oath in Nagpur more than three weeks after the assembly election results …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra cabinet is expected to be held in Nagpur on Sunday evening, just a day before the winter session of the assembly begins. The announcement will come after weeks of intense discussions between Mahayuti alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP - that registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections on …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 15, with new Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party set to take the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur, official sources said. Mr. Shinde, initially reluctant to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s post …

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

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

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

BJP's Rahul Narvekar re-elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker
4 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP's Rahul Narvekar re-elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

India Today  

BJP leader Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. He became an MLA for the first time in 2019 and was re-elected this time by defeating Congress candidate Heera Nawaji Devasi with a margin of over 48,500 votes. In 2014, while still with the Shiv Sena, he sought to contest the Lok …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
1 month ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Maharashtra government formation: Fadnavis, Shinde work out interim pact ahead of oath-taking
1 month ago

Maharashtra government formation: Fadnavis, Shinde work out interim pact ahead of oath-taking

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The four-day standoff in Maharashtra, driven by a stubborn Eknath Shinde, has eased, paving the way for the formation of the new state government. On Tuesday, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, tipped to be the next chief minister, met caretaker chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, and worked out an interim arrangement to faciliate formation of the …

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 …

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said that the party could have secured 90-100 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections if Ajit Pawar's NCP had not joined the Mahayuti alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. Patil, who retained his Jalgaon Rural seat said that the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv …

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

Op India  

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

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

If Denied Maharashtra CM Post, What Does Eknath Shinde Want? Details Of His Demands Revealed
1 month, 1 week ago

If Denied Maharashtra CM Post, What Does Eknath Shinde Want? Details Of His Demands Revealed

ABP News  

Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has demanded 12 important ministries in the Maharashtra government in case he is denied the Maharashtra CM's berth. At a late-night meeting with Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Thursday, Shinde also demanded the chairmanship of the Legislative Council. No Decision On Maharashtra Deputy CM Yet At the meeting, Eknath Shinde, Amit …

Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, discussions within the Mahayuti are intensifying over the Chief Ministerial post following the alliance's significant victory in the state assembly elections. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP, secured a clear majority. Reports suggest that the BJP might push for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take the top …

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 …

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces
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1 month, 1 week ago

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces

ABP News  

Amid speculations over the Chief Ministerial candidate from the newly elected Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, the state's caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Ekanth Shinde addressed a press conference in the Thane district where he announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from the BJP. Attaining a massive victory the Mahayuti, which comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shinde's Shiv …

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took a jibe at nephew NCP leader Rohit Pawar on Monday saying that it would have been difficult for his nephew to retain the constituency if he had campaigned from there. Rohit touched Ajit Pawar's feet, and Ajit jokingly said, "If I had held my rally, you would have lost" pic.twitter.com/G5naHxKgsu — IANS November …

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, seen by many in the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections as the weakest link in the Mahayuti coalition, had the last laugh on Saturday as it won 41 of the 59 seats it contested. Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh The results settled the debate over which NCP faction wields greater …

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar’s NCP has the last laugh

Hindustan Times  

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, seen by many in the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections as the weakest link in the Mahayuti coalition, had the last laugh on Saturday as it won 41 of the 59 seats it contested. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP won 28 of the 34 seats it fought in a direct contest with the faction …

Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP defies odds to register stellar win in Marathwada
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP defies odds to register stellar win in Marathwada

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti not only diffused the potential impact of Maratha agitation on their voter base in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra but also succeeded in getting the people’s mandate in a fiercely contested Assembly election. Maharashtra election results 2024: LIVE coverage Narratives like ‘batenge toh katenge’ and ‘ek hain toh safe hain’ narrative has worked out against the …

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Sharad Pawar faces worst setback, NCP-SP struggles as Mahayuti alliance dominates
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1 month, 2 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 …

Maharashtra election results: CM Eknath Shinde claims victory in assembly polls, thanks voters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results: CM Eknath Shinde claims victory in assembly polls, thanks voters

Firstpost  

Assembly Elections 2024 Result Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde thanked his supporters as Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. #WATCH | Thane | Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and his party leaders celebrate with 'ladoos' as Mahayuti is set to form govt in the state pic.twitter.com/HisjKYQTor — ANI November 23, …

Maharashtra Election Results: Eknath Shinde’s Son Takes a Jibe at MVA Amidst Election Trends
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Eknath Shinde’s Son Takes a Jibe at MVA Amidst Election Trends

ABP News  

The vote counting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 23. The BJP secured 105 seats, Shiv Sena won 56, NCP got 54, and Congress claimed 44. Despite the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance securing a majority, the two parties split over the Chief Minister’s post, leading to Shiv Sena forming a government with the …

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar, whose NCP will clinch the seat?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar, whose NCP will clinch the seat?

India TV News  

Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Counting for votes for the Mumbra-Kalwa constituency seat will begin at 8 am on November 23. In the 2024 Assembly elections, it has become more interesting as the major competition for the seat is between both the NCPs, one led by Sharad Pawar and the other one by Ajit Pawar. In the 2009 Assembly …

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis to congratulate them as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were leading in their …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?

India TV News  

Kudal Assembly Election 2024: The Kudal Assembly constituency is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle between two Sena leaders, namely, incumbent MLA Vaibhav Naik, representing Shiv Sena, and Nilesh Rane, who is contesting as the candidate of Shiv Sena. Key candidates The election fight has gained new momentum as Nilesh Rane, son of BJP MP Narayan Rane, representing the …

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 …

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 4 weeks 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 predicts Maharashtra assembly election results for Mahayuti alliance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar predicts Maharashtra assembly election results for Mahayuti alliance

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday predicted that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will win more than 175 seats in the upcoming assembly elections. Besides Ajit Pawar's NCP, the Mahayuti alliance comprises Bharatiya Janata Party and chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Ajit Pawar-led NCP manifesto On November 6, the NCP unveiled its manifesto for the Maharashtra elections, promising …

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Sena faces Sena on 49 seats, NCP vs NCP on 36 seats
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Sena faces Sena on 49 seats, NCP vs NCP on 36 seats

The Hindu  

Two Shiv Senas and two Nationalist Congress Parties will be in the poll fray in Maharashtra come November 20, facing each other on 85 seats in total. Here are five key seats which will witness the most intense battle Kopri Pachpakhadi - Eknath Shinde Vs Kedar Dighe Shiv Sena leader and incumbent CM Eknath Shinde is seeking a fourth term …

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 …

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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2 months 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.

MNS's Surge in Mumbai: A Game Changer for the Assembly Elections
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2 months ago

MNS's Surge in Mumbai: A Game Changer for the Assembly Elections

India Today  

Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming Assembly election in Mumbai, posing a significant challenge to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde). MNS's decision to contest 25 seats in Mumbai, a region where the BJP and Shiv Sena hold a majority, could potentially split the …

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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2 months, 1 week ago

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

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

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