Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra political landscape is abuzz following a late-night meeting between NCP State President, Sunil Tatkare, and NCP (SP) President, Sharad Pawar, at the latter’s ‘Silver Oak’ residence on Tuesday. While Tatkare has officially called the meeting a courtesy call over Sharad Pawar’s health concerns, rival factions and political observers are reading between the lines.Amid speculation over the meeting, NCP (SP) legislator, Rohit Pawar, held a press conference on W…
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Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Amid political turmoil in the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar Group) after veteran heavyweights were sidelined in favour of the next generation of the Pawar family in the national executive, party Member of Parliament Sunil Tatkare on Tuesday evening met Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) President Sharad Pawar at the latter’s residence, Silver Oak. Tatkare clarified that the meeting was not political and was intended solely to check on the senior leader’…
Pune, May 9 (IANS) NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande was allegedly attacked with black ink on Saturday at Mhatobachi Alandi in Pune district, triggering sharp political reactions and condemnation across parties. The attack occurred around 10 a.m. as Lawande was returning from a religious discourse (pravachan).According to eyewitness accounts and a viral video of the incident, a group led by right-wing preacher Sangram Bhandare intercepted Lawande’s vehicle and flung black ink at the leader, …
Pune, May 8 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) working president Supriya Sule on Friday remarked that if Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar becomes the Chief Minister, she would be the first person to garland her. However, she added, “Who will be in which party during the 2029 elections? That will only be known in 2029.”She was responding to a statement made by Nationalist Congress Party youth leader Jai Pawar that the people of Baramati wish to see Sunetra Pawar…
Baramati, May 1 (IANS) In a statement that has stirred political circles, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Yugendra Pawar on Friday suggested a possible realignment in Maharashtra politics, claiming that Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) could potentially join the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the future.Speaking to reporters, Yugendra Pawar also expressed confidence in the performance of late former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar in the Baramati Assembly by-e…
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…
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, April 23 (IANS) The Congress and NCP-SP on Thursday announced that they will extend their support to Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray in the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for May 12.The announcement came as the Election Commission on Thursday issued the notification for the state Council poll for nine seats. Considering the present strength of the Mahayuti alliance, the BJP is set to win five seats, two by the Shiv Sena, and one each by the NCP and t…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, who was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to ill health, was discharged on Thursday. Pawar had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, where he underwent various medical tests. After being kept under observation for two days, he was sent home on Thursday following the doctors’ advice, said the party in a press release.On Thursday, amid rumours about Sharad Pawar’s healt…
Baramati, April 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP national President Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Thursday exercised her right to vote at the Zilla Parishad school in Katewadi. On this occasion, Member of Parliament Parth Ajit Pawar also cast his vote at the same location. There are in all 23 candidates, including Sunetra Pawar, in the fray. The by-election was necessitated following the untimely demise of former Deputy CM and NCP national President Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Janu…