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Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance
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Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained Home department and law and judiciary department, while Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar got Urban Development department and finance department respectively, in the portfolio allocation among the cabinet ministers in Maharashtra on Saturday. DCM Eknath Shinde will retain his favourite Urban Development department, along with two other portfolios - Housing and …

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Ajit Jogi's party seeks merger with Congress in Chhattisgarh
3 days, 18 hours ago

Ajit Jogi's party seeks merger with Congress in Chhattisgarh

India Today  

Janata Congress Chhattisgarh national president Renu Jogi has decided to merge her party with the Indian National Congress in the state. Renu Jogi is the wife of the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, Ajit Jogi, who had floated the party in June 2016 after parting ways with the Congress. Notably, Renu Jogi's son Amit Jogi, who is the current state …

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Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again
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Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: In an indication of the growing importance of the RSS in Maharashtra politics, almost all BJP and Shiv Sena legislators, including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, on Thursday visited the Nagpur headquarters of the right wing organisation. Though deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar stayed away from the visit, two legislators of his party joined …

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You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
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You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said he and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde would work 24/7 in shifts. Turning to Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis said in the legislative, “You are called ‘permanent deputy CM’ but my wishes are with you and you will be the CM someday.” Ajit Pawar on December 5 took oath as the deputy …

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You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar

India Today  

In a moment that raised eyebrows in Maharashtra's political circles, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar, during a speech in the legislative assembly. Ajit Pawar, who recently took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government in 2023 after a dramatic split from the NCP, originally founded …

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China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

China has expressed its readiness to work with India "sincerely" as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the 23rd round of the India-China Special Representatives talks. Ahead of the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters, "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders …

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China border, pilgrimage for Indians: 6 terms reached at Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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China border, pilgrimage for Indians: 6 terms reached at Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday met China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the 23rd meeting to the Special Representatives of India and China. KEY CONSENSUS Doval and Yi reiterated the importance of maintaining a political perspective on the overall bilateral relationship while seeking a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable framework for settling the India-China border issue. Both …

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Ajit Doval in China, to discuss LAC issues with Chinese Foreign Minister tomorrow
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Ajit Doval in China, to discuss LAC issues with Chinese Foreign Minister tomorrow

India Today  

Identifying and resolving disputed areas on the Line of Actual Control to avoid any future confrontations, resumption of patrolling by troops in the parts of eastern Ladakh and resolution of pending issues are likely to be some of the points to be raised by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during talks with the Chinese Foreign Minister in Beijing on Wednesday. …

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NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for talks under Special Representatives mechanism
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NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for talks under Special Representatives mechanism

Hindustan Times  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is expected to visit China in the coming weeks to take forward discussions on addressing the long-standing border dispute following disengagement of forces on the Line of Actual Control, people familiar with the matter said. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval last met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in September. Doval’s counterpart in the Special Representatives …

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Ajit Doval to visit China today for key talks on LAC border truce: Sources
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Ajit Doval to visit China today for key talks on LAC border truce: Sources

India Today  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit China on Tuesday to hold Special Representatives level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a source. NSA Ajit Doval’s upcoming visit to China follows an agreement reached two months ago between New Delhi and Beijing on patrolling arrangements along the LAC in the India-China border areas. The previous …

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Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar
1 week, 1 day ago

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti will also give a chance to other legislators, who have not found a place in the current ministry, during this government's tenure. "We will give an opportunity to others also for two-and-a-half years," NCP leader Pawar said addressing a gathering of his party workers in Nagpur before …

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Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence
1 week, 4 days 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 …

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Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday
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Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday

India TV News  

National Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar wished his uncle and chief of a rival faction, NCP Sharad Pawar on his birthday on Thursday. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister along with his wife and party leaders, including Praful Patel, and Chhagan Bhujbal visited the residence of Sharad Pawar to wish him on his birthday. Meanwhile, the Pawar family saw a bitter split …

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Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14
1 week, 4 days ago

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday confirmed December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Cabinet. Responding to a question on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Pawar said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has met with Amit Shah regarding this and the Cabinet expansion will take place …

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Shikha Mukerjee | Edgy Mahayuti equations: The new game of thrones
1 week, 5 days ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Edgy Mahayuti equations: The new game of thrones

Deccan Chronicle  

The swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra’s new chief minister, almost two weeks after the alliance bagged 80 per cent of the total 288 seats in the Assembly, settles nothing. To set the record straight, to use a well-worn cliché, the BJP in Maharashtra doesn’t call the shots, despite winning 132 seats and getting the support of five other newly-elected …

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BJP keeps allies on tenterhooks over portfolio allocation in Maharashtra
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP keeps allies on tenterhooks over portfolio allocation in Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

The staggering delay in portfolio allocations and cabinet expansion has kept the BJP's allies on tenterhooks as the party is reportedly reluctant to concede two key portfolios – finance to deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar and home to deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday flew to Delhi …

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Income Tax Tribunal Clears Ajit Pawar in Benami Property Case
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Income Tax Tribunal Clears Ajit Pawar in Benami Property Case

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania on Saturday expressed shock over the clean chit given to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in an alleged Benami property case. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has cleared Ajit Pawar and his family members of the Rs 1,000 crore benami property allegations. This order is a clear cut example.” In October 2021, the Income …

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Congress’s ‘BJP Washing Machine’ Jibe After Ajit Pawar Gets Rs 1,000-Cr Relief From I-T Dept: ‘Saath Aao, Daag Mitao’
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Congress’s ‘BJP Washing Machine’ Jibe After Ajit Pawar Gets Rs 1,000-Cr Relief From I-T Dept: ‘Saath Aao, Daag Mitao’

ABP News  

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of using a "washing machine" approach to absolve political allies of corruption charges. The criticism follows the Income Tax Department's decision to release properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore belonging to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his family, after they were attached during a …

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No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

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Ajit Pawar gets relief as income tax department clears properties worth over ₹1,000 crore in benami case: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ajit Pawar gets relief as income tax department clears properties worth over ₹1,000 crore in benami case: Report

Live Mint  

In a significant development, the Income Tax Department has reportedly cleared properties worth over ₹1,000 crore seized in 2021 from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his family. This decision came after the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal dismissed allegations that Pawar and his family owned benami properties. The tribunal's ruling coincided with Pawar's swearing-in as Deputy …

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Soon After Swearing In As Maharashtra Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar Gets HUGE Relief In Benami Property Case
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Soon After Swearing In As Maharashtra Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar Gets HUGE Relief In Benami Property Case

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar received big relief from the Income Tax Department as it cleared his properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore seized in 2021. On October 7, 2020, the Income Tax department raided several locations linked the the NCP leader and his family over allegations that he held benami assets. It stated that the properties were paid …

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Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

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Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing
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Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing

ABP News  

The Home Ministry in Maharashtra seems to have emerged as a bone of contention between the three Mahayuti partners — the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and the NCP. While Shiv Sena's Gulabrao Patil said that Shiv Sena would have the Home Ministry, NCP MLA Amol Mitkari said Patil was "not making sense". On Thursday, Patil targeted Ajit Pawar, claiming that …

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Big court relief to Ajit Pawar as assets seized in benami case cleared
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Big court relief to Ajit Pawar as assets seized in benami case cleared

India Today  

In major relief to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, the Income Tax Department on Friday cleared all his properties seized in the 2021 benami case. The case originated on October 7, 2021, when the Income Tax Department conducted raids on several companies, recovering documents that purportedly linked certain properties to Ajit Pawar and his …

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