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The hollowing out of the anti-defection law

The anti-defection law, found under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, was enacted to curb frequent floor-crossing by legislators. It provides for the disqualification of elected legislators from the legislature in instances where they voluntarily switch parties or vote against the party’s direction.

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Fadnavis announces SIT for Maratha quota stir arson; vows prosecution

Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT to probe arson incidents in Beed district, Maharashtra police seize drugs worth ₹50,000 crore, opposition protests rising unemployment.

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Sharad Pawar slams Centre’s ‘anti-farmer‘ policies, demands roll-back of ban on onion export

NCP chief Sharad Pawar joined onion farmers' protest in Nashik, castigating Centre's "anti-farmer" policies. He urged farmers to unite in demanding their rights and asked the Centre to lift the ban on onion exports.

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Supriya Sule slams BJP for ‘insulting’ Nawab Malik, says it has trapped Ajit Pawar group

NCP's Sule accuses BJP of "insulting" former Maharashtra minister Malik and "trapping" Ajit Pawar group. Fadnavis wrote to Ajit Pawar expressing reservation about Malik's inclusion in ruling alliance. Opposition targeted BJP for dubbing Malik a "traitor" earlier.

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Date for next summit of INDIA parties will be out soon: Kharge

Opposition leaders meet at Congress president's residence to discuss steps to improve coordination to take on BJP in LS polls. Leaders from 17 parties, incl. Congress, SP, CPI, RLD, NCP, AAP, DMK, JMM, MDMK, RSP, CPI-M, RJD, KCM, IUML, NC, discussed joint rallies & seat-sharing. Talks to gain momentum now.

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BJP’s Pankaja Munde shares dais with estranged cousin Dhananjay Munde, Minister and NCP leader, at govt. event in Maharashtra

BJP's Pankaja Munde & estranged cousin Dhananjay Munde reconcile on stage in Pune. CM Shinde, Deputy CM Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar urge them to work together for Beed's development.

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Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra CM after 2024 Assembly election, says BJP State chief Bawankule

BJP State president Bawankule proclaims Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra CM after 2024 election; Pawar says such statements made to enthuse party cadres.

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Poll results will have no impact on INDIA alliance, says Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar says INDIA bloc's losses won't affect alliance; CM Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar & BJP leader Fadnavis say PM Modi's charisma remains intact; Fadnavis predicts BJP will sweep 2024 polls.

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'Assembly results won’t impact INDIA bloc', asserts NCP Chief Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the outcome of the Assembly elections in four states will not have any impact on the INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Call to not ally with BJP was always clear, says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar, NCP president, stated his party's clear stance of not joining hands with BJP. He also took a jibe at his nephew Ajit Pawar, who is now Deputy CM, saying that if anyone claimed it was party's policy, they should not be taken seriously. He also said that Praful…

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Won’t heed anyone’s advice as I believe I’m on the right track, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister, sparks controversy with his comments on Maratha reservation issue and against pro-quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. He believes Marathas should get a separate quota instead of eating into OBC's share. He calls Jarange Patil 'immature, illiterate, and arrogant' for threatening government

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Maratha quota demand | Maharashtra’s winter of caste discontent

The Maratha demand for reservation in government jobs and education is on the boil once again, led by a man from the arid Marathwada region, Manoj Jarange-Patil.

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Black flags, slogans welcome Bhujbal on his visit to Nashik

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal faced opposition from Maratha community during his tour of villages affected by unseasonal rains in Nashik district. He was opposed for his stand on Maratha reservation issue. He was shown black flags and slogans were raised against him. He managed to visit few villages and had…

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Fadnavis outlines approach to seat-sharing formula for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that discussions with allies would determine the seat-sharing formula for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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Scrap Justice Shinde Committee on Maratha reservation: OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra Minister and prominent OBC leader, demands govt. scrap Justice Shinde Committee to expedite Maratha quota process. He urges govt. to conduct caste-based survey like Bihar before including Marathas in OBC Kunbi category

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Watch | Maratha reservation stir | What are its implications of the OBC backlash?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the implications of the OBC backlash over the Maratha reservation stir and its impact on the domestic politics of the state.

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No discussions on seat sharing yet: Ajit Pawar

He said no discussions have taken place regarding seat sharing for the upcoming elections in Maharashtra.

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How can you transform Marathas into Kunbis: NCP leader Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal (Maharashtra Minister, Pune OBC leader) criticized Maratha leader Jarange-Patil's stance on OBC quota. He questioned how paperwork proving Marathas were Kunbi OBCs was suddenly being discovered.

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NCP split | Ajit Pawar faction submits 40 responses to Speaker; senior Pawar group nine

NCP factions led by Sharad & Ajit Pawar present responses to Speaker in disqualification petitions. Both sides seek to disqualify MLAs supporting opposing faction. 40 responses from Ajit's faction & 9 from Sharad's.

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After OBC rally to counter Jarange Patil, Wadettiwar distances himself from Bhujbal

Congressman and Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar said there should not be any fight or rift between the OBC and the Maratha communities

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Sharad Pawar snipes at Modi, says never seen a PM who attacks CMs in a personal manner

Sharad Pawar critiqued PM Modi's personal attacks on Chief Ministers, saying no PM had done this before. He also clarified his meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar, saying it was a longstanding tradition of the Pawar clan to come together to celebrate Deepavali.

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Pawar family maintains Diwali tradition despite NCP split

While the bhau beej programme usually takes place at Sharad Pawar’s Govindbaug residence in Baramati, this time it was held at his nephew’s residence in the nearby Katewadi village.

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Don't want to hide my caste, haven't done politics using it: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said he has all the respect for the OBC community, but he does not want to hide the caste he was born in..

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Maratha vs OBC friction over quota causes schism within ‘Mahayuti’ allies

Tussle between Maratha & OBC communities strains Mahayuti parties; CM urges restraint; OBC leaders oppose Maratha quota; Pankaja Munde visits Kshirsagar family; Dhangar community demands ST quota.

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Ruling ‘Mahayuti’ parties reign supreme in Maharashtra gram panchayat election

The ruling tripartite ‘Mahayuti’ parties bested the Opposition three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra gram panchayat (GP) polls, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday stating that the results were clear proof of the faith displayed by the State’s electorate in the ruling government.

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