New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) In a letter addressed to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the people of Maharashtra for the Statehood Day, highlighting the state’s pivotal role as a “perennial source of inspiration” for Indian civilisation. He noted that 2026 marks a period of significant cultural and historical convergence for the state.He balanced a celebration of Maharashtra’s storied past with an ambitious roadmap for …
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Beed, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Beed Guardian Minister Sunetra Pawar on Friday said that she is committed to fulfilling the development vision of her husband and late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. She addressed the citizens of Beed district on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, which marked her first official visit to the district since assuming the responsibilities previously held by the late leader, Ajit Pawar.Following the sudden passing of Ajit Pawar, who served as the Deputy …
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday sought to clarify the state’s evolving political dynamics, the stability of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, and ongoing high-profile investigations.Addressing the functioning of the ruling alliance, the Chief Minister took a firm stand on the issue of party defections. Amid speculation over possible crossovers, he said that while the BJP would support the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), its doors…
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) A major row erupted on Tuesday after NCP MP Parth Pawar, who is the son of former Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar, travelled to Pune in a private jet from VSR Ventures. The controversy stems from the fact that VSR Ventures is the same charter company involved in the tragic plane crash on January 28, 2026, which claimed the life of his father, the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.Parth Pawar’s journey in a jet from VSR Ventures came hours after his cousi…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday claimed that the joining of seven AAP MPs, including Raghav Chadha, into the BJP was a “merger of corruption”, coming after weeks of political speculation. Slamming the move, the Thackeray camp in an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said Chadha — who once labelled the BJP a “party of goons” — was welcomed with sweets by BJP President Nabin. These leaders have entered the BJP’s “washing machine”, w…
Baramati, April 25 (IANS) The political landscape in Baramati is witnessing renewed internal churn following a statement by Jay Pawar, the younger son of former NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, late Ajit Pawar, triggering fresh speculation over succession within the influential Pawar family.Jay Pawar on Thursday remarked, “The people of Baramati desire that I contest the 2029 Assembly elections,” a comment that has reignited the “brother-versus-brother” narrative within Maharasht…
Mumbai/Baramati, April 24 (IANS) After the sudden and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a significant power shift has taken place within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the state. In a move to fill the immense leadership void, Sunetra Pawar has taken the oath as the state’s first female Deputy Chief Minister and has been appointed the NCP President, centralising all executive powers. To streamline party operations and ensure organisational stability, Sunetra …
Baramati, April 23 (IANS) After a high-stakes and emotional day of voting for the Baramati Assembly by-election, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Sunetra Pawar on Thursday issued a heartfelt message of gratitude to the people and political supporters. The by-election, necessitated by the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January, saw a steady turnout as citizens cast their votes to determine the future of this crucial Assembly constituency. As per the Electi…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sunetra Pawar faces an acid test in the selection of party nominee for the upcoming biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for May 12. She is tasked with picking up a candidate weathering the favouritism and pressure from veteran and experienced party leaders. She is expected to choose between those who are merely vocal in the party and those who have remained steadfastly…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Contrary to the brisk polling in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, the by-elections for three seats (one in Gujarat and two in Maharashtra) started on a modest note and the polling percentage hovered around 30 per cent by Thursday noon. In Gujarat’s Umreth seat, polling was recorded at 37.14 per cent till 1 p.m. while in Maharashtra’s Baramati and Rahuri, the voting percentage stood at 31.91 per cent and 29.68 per cent respectively.Earlier also, Umreth seat led the pack by c…