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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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Devendra Fadnavis oath today. Will Eknath Shinde join government?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis oath today. Will Eknath Shinde join government?

India Today  

After being nominated as Mahayuti's Chief Minister pick, Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that he will be sworn in at 5.30 pm today at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take charge as Maharashtra Chief Minister for a third term after a consensus was reached at a crucial BJP meeting on Wednesday, ending days of suspense after the …

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No Consensus On Maharashtra CM Yet, Ajit Pawar Says...
4 weeks ago

No Consensus On Maharashtra CM Yet, Ajit Pawar Says...

ABP News  

Karad : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said no "formula" was being discussed for the chief minister's post and a decision on it will be taken together by the Mahayuti partners. Speaking to reporters here, NCP leader Pawar also said the Mahayuti got such a huge mandate and the MVA did not even have enough numbers to …

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Had I campaigned in your seat, imagine what would have happened: Ajit Pawar to nephew
4 weeks ago

Had I campaigned in your seat, imagine what would have happened: Ajit Pawar to nephew

New Indian Express  

KARAD: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday suggested to NCP leader Rohit Pawar that had he campaigned in his nephew's assembly constituency, it would have been difficult for the latter to win the seat. In the just-concluded Maharashtra assembly polls, Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, retained his Karjat Jamkhed seat in Ahilyanagar district by …

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Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs – Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar — will address the media on Saturday after trends showed Mahayuti winning the assembly election with a thumping majority. Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the results and said that poll trends were in favour of the Mahayuti …

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Maharashtra Polls: As Ajit Pawar Slams Adityanath’s ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ Slogan, Uddhav Trains Guns At Mahayuti
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: As Ajit Pawar Slams Adityanath’s ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ Slogan, Uddhav Trains Guns At Mahayuti

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday trained guns at the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, claiming that there was no unity in the alliance after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar objected to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' remark. Addressing a poll rally in Buldhana, Thackeray said: "Ajit Pawar's disapproval of Yogi's remark shows there is no …

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Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 7 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Thursday campaigned for party candidate Nawab Malik, and held a roadshow in his support, ignoring ally BJP's stiff opposition to his candidature. Pawar also held a roadshow for Malik's daughter Sana, who is contesting her maiden assembly poll from Anushakti Nagar in the city. …

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Ajit Pawar-led NCP objects to Tanaji Sawant's ‘offensive remarks’
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Shivaji statue collapse drives a wedge among Mahayuti partners
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shivaji statue collapse drives a wedge among Mahayuti partners

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The clashes at the site of the collapsed Chhatrapati Shivaji statue and the aggressive conduct of its MP Narayan Rane and his son Nilesh Rane with opposition party workers, police and the media has not gone down well with the BJP leadership in Maharashtra. The opposition has targeted the BJP and home minister Devendra Fadnavis on this, and Fadnavis …

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Will Congress act against ‘rebel MLA’ Zeeshan Siddique today?
4 months ago

Will Congress act against ‘rebel MLA’ Zeeshan Siddique today?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddique joined the ‘Jan Sanman Yatra’ of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday. Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddique joined the ‘Jan Sanman Yatra’ of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday. When questioned, Maharashtra Congress Nana Patole said, “Kharge and Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala are here on Tuesday and will take appropriate action against him.” During …

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Ajit Pawar Denies Meeting Amit Shah in Disguise
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Denies Meeting Amit Shah in Disguise

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Friday that he would resign from politics if allegations of him visiting New Delhi in disguise to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah were proven true. If the reports of disguise are proven, I will quit politics,” Pawar said. His remarks came after certain media reports claimed that Pawar himself had admitted …

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Birthday buddies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar prepare for crucial poll battle
5 months ago

Birthday buddies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar prepare for crucial poll battle

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: They were political rivals until a few years ago, then became friends while remaining on opposite sides of the political divide. Birthdays buddies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar prepare for crucial poll battle They also share their birthdays. At one such function in Pune on Sunday, party workers presented him with a cake with the chief ministerial oath as …

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Ajit Pawar's NCP releases poll manifesto, leaders highlight 'secular' ideology
8 months ago

Ajit Pawar's NCP releases poll manifesto, leaders highlight 'secular' ideology

India Today  

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction released its manifesto for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls on Monday, with a major highlight being a caste-based Census. The NCP, a constituent of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, comprising the Shiv Sena and the BJP, also promises Minimum Support Price for farmers and demands Bharat Ratna for the late former Maharashtra chief minister and …

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What's rattling the Maharashtra mahayuti?
8 months ago

What's rattling the Maharashtra mahayuti?

India Today  

Two is company and three a crowd, they say. Infighting may also blight the Mah­­a­yuti’s chances in Raigad, where Ajit faction MP Sunil Tatkare has been at odds with leaders of the BJP and Shinde Sena. Shinde’s partymen admit to being upset with what they consider the BJP’s “big brother” attitude and its stealing a march over them in seat-sharing …

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row
11 months, 1 week ago

NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row

The Hindu  

Expressing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on January 9 said it was unacceptable if anyone from any other country holding a position made derogatory comments against the Indian Prime Minister. “He is the Prime Minister of our country and if anyone from any other …

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Why BJP, Ajit Pawar faction have crossed swords
1 year, 3 months ago

Why BJP, Ajit Pawar faction have crossed swords

India Today  

They may be allies in the Maharashtra government but a meeting of minds between leaders and workers of the BJP and Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party may be far off. BJP MLC and OBC leader Gopichand Padalkar’s intemperate statements against deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar have led to the resumption of hostilities between leaders of the two …

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Maharashtra: Shinde will be replaced, Ajit Pawar could become CM, claims Raut after portfolio allocation
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra: Shinde will be replaced, Ajit Pawar could become CM, claims Raut after portfolio allocation

India TV News  

Raut's claim: Soon after the portfolio allocation to the newly inducted NCP MLAs in the Maharashtra government, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar could take charge of the helm of the government while sitting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will 'certainly' be replaced. In a much-talked-about cabinet expansion of the Maharashtra government after …

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Ajit Pawar pushes for important portfolios for NCP ministers in meeting with CM Shinde: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Pawar pushes for important portfolios for NCP ministers in meeting with CM Shinde: Sources

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar held a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis on Monday to discuss how the Cabinet seats will be divided among the three parties. Ajit Pawar insisted that the eight NCP ministers who took oath with him on July 2 should get important portfolios depending on their experience and seniority, sources told …

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Maharashtra: 'No threat to my post,' says CM Eknath Shinde on Ajit Pawar's entry into government
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra: 'No threat to my post,' says CM Eknath Shinde on Ajit Pawar's entry into government

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Rubbishing all the rumours that Ajit Pawar will replace him as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde on Friday asserted that junior Pawar's entry into the Shiv Sena-BJP government in the state posed no threat to him. While speaking on Ajit Pawar's rebellion against his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shinde said that parties split …

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Ajit Pawar says want to be CM for people's welfare, seeks 'deity' Sharad Pawar's blessings
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Pawar says want to be CM for people's welfare, seeks 'deity' Sharad Pawar's blessings

Firstpost  

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said, ‘BJP came to power in 2014 only due to Narendra Modi’s charisma’ Days after swearing in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he wants to become the Chief Minister of the state and implement plans that he has for people’s welfare. “I want to …

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar to address public meeting in Karad today
1 year, 5 months ago

NCP chief Sharad Pawar to address public meeting in Karad today

Live Mint  

Amid Maharashtra's ongoing political crisis, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar will visit Karad town in the Satara district to address a public meeting. Hundreds of thousands of workers are ready to go to Satara with Sharad Pawar," Pune City NCP President Prashant Jagatap told ANI. Pawar's address at Karad is set to be the first public meeting after Ajit …

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Maharashtra NCP crisis: 'CM will be changed soon,' claims Sanjay Raut after Ajit Pawar joins Shinde faction
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra NCP crisis: 'CM will be changed soon,' claims Sanjay Raut after Ajit Pawar joins Shinde faction

India TV News  

The Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, said that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde would be replaced soon by Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who was sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra on Sunday. Ajit Pawar led a vertical split in the NCP to become the deputy chief minister, shocking his uncle Sharad Pawar, who established the …

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In another Maha twist, Ajit splits NCP, becomes Dy CM
1 year, 5 months ago

In another Maha twist, Ajit splits NCP, becomes Dy CM

Hindustan Times  

That Ajit Pawar was getting ready to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra has been known for sometime — yet, when it did happen on Sunday, it still managed to take everyone by surprise. A senior BJP leader said the decision to induct Ajit Pawar in the state cabinet was taken last week by Union home minister Amit …

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Power play: Ajit splits NCP, joins Maharashtra government
1 year, 5 months ago

Power play: Ajit splits NCP, joins Maharashtra government

Live Mint  

Maharashtra politics has been marked by stunning somersaults since 2019. On Sunday, another such move unfolded, with the Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar breaking ranks with his uncle Sharad Pawar to join the Shinde-Fadnavis government. A senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said the decision to induct Ajit Pawar into the state cabinet was taken last week by Union home …

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