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Ever since Ajit Pawar joined the Shinde-Fadnavis government on July 2, there has been an intense power tussle among the three allies over the allotment of Cabinet berths and guardian ministership

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On his 100th day in Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar proclaims himself as national president of NCP

Mr. Ajit Pawar, who became Deputy CM for the fifth time, set a record for the largest number of appointments to this position since it was created in 1978, by joining hands with the NDA on July 2. On Tuesday, he marked his 100th day in office.

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SC to hear on October 13 Sharad Pawar camp plea against Speaker’s ‘inaction’ on disqualification proceedings of breakaway NCP MLAs

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on October 13 a petition filed by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar’s loyalist, Jayant Patil, to intervene with Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to hear disqualification proceedings against party legislators who have changed fealty to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.…

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‘Invisible power from Delhi trying to split family’, says Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule, cousin of rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar, claims an "invisible power from Delhi" is attempting to cause divisions in the Pawar family and Maharashtra's politics. Speculation is rife that Sunetra Pawar, Ajit's wife, may contest the Baramati Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Sule, a three-time MP from Baramati,…

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How can anyone call Sharad Pawar undemocratic, NCP MLA asks Ajit Pawar faction

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad said the accusation that Sharad Pawar controlled the party as if it were his personal domain was like questioning the character of the party's founder. He added that the Supreme Court had said a legislative party cannot be termed a political party. He also said the…

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Bombay HC extends relief to Baramati Agro against closure notice from MPCB for a unit

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday continued till next Friday its interim relief granted earlier to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Rohit Pawar and his company Baramati Agro Limited in a notice issued by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to close a unit.

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NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad questions authenticity of wagh nakh weapon attributed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

THANE: NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday questioned the authenticity of wagh nakh claiming that they were never used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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Ajit Pawar’s NCP did not join us out of fear of probe agencies, says Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis refutes NCP's allegations that Ajit Pawar's rebel group joined BJP to escape ED probe. Fadnavis claims Sharad Pawar had expressed willingness to ally with BJP in 2017 & 2019.

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Disqualified MP Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court challenging Kerala High Court order in attempt to murder case

While declining to suspend his conviction, the high court had, however, suspended the 10-year sentence awarded to Faizal and three others in the case.

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Maratha agitation vs OBC backlash | BJP between a rock and a hard place

Maratha quota agitation intensifies, forcing govt to expedite process; OBCs fear benefits being taken away. BJP launches 'OBC Jagar Yatra' to assuage OBCs, but faces challenge from Congress in Vidarbha. BJP's OBC vote-bank shifted during Fadnavis' tenure, with OBC leaders blaming him for their defeats.

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President’s Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with Sharad Pawar’s consent: Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis claims President's Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with NCP President Pawar's consent. BJP and Shiv Sena won 105 and 56 seats respectively in 2019 polls, but failed to form govt due to power-sharing issues.

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NCP’s Mohammed Faizal disqualified as Lok Sabha member

NCP’s Mohammed Faizal was disqualified as Lok Sabha member on January 25 as well.

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Ajit Pawar gets his way again, snags plum Guardian Ministership of Pune district

After months of friction and wrangling, the Eknath Shinde-led government on Wednesday finally appointed Guardian Ministers to 11 districts, with Deputy Chief Minister and rebel Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar snaring the coveted guardianship of Pune district.

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Maharashtra CM Shinde appoints guardian Ministers for 11 districts

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde appoints guardian Ministers for 11 districts; Ajit Pawar (NCP) for Pune, Sudhir Mungantiwar (BJP) for Wardha, Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil (Revenue) for Akola, Chandrakant Patil (Solapur & Amravati), Hassan Mushrif (Kolhapur & Medical Education), Dhananjay Munde (Beed & Agriculture), Vijay Gavit (Bhandara & Tribal Dev.), Dilip Walse-Patil (Buldhana…

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Certain powers seeking anarchy are backing INDIA bloc, claims Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis alleges unlawful powers backing INDIA bloc, claims none of its leaders have national presence. PM Modi's return in 2024 election desired by people, but dynastic parties, jealous of India's rise, allegedly attempting to derail progress. Fadnavis says Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav incapable of providing national…

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Bihar's caste survey a brave step forward, Maharashtra and other states should follow suit: NCP MLA

NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad hails Bihar caste survey, demands similar exercise in all states. Alleges OBCs' rights being snatched away. Calls for a caste-based census to ensure social justice & empower social programmes. Cong & RJD welcome move, urge Centre to conduct nationwide census.

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‘Great spoiler of 2019 polls’, Prakash Ambedkar, rolls dice again

Prakash Ambedkar said he will pressure Uddhav Thackeray to choose between VBA and Congress-Sharad Pawar alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction offered alliance to Ambedkar, but he said no to talks as long as Shinde is allied with BJP.

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Ajit Pawar denies any friction with Maharashtra CM Shinde

Ajit Pawar denies friction with CM Shinde, refuses to comment on possibility of wife contesting Baramati LS seat in 2024. Denies notice to Baramati Agro was politically motivated. Media blowing up news, he visited 60 Ganesh pandals in Pimpri-Chinchwad & 15 in Pune.

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Everyone knows who founded the NCP, says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said he will be present in Delhi on Oct 6 for the Election Commission of India's hearing on the split within the NCP.

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Have full faith that EC will make right decision, says NCP leader Jayant Patil on party name and symbol row

NCP leader Jayant Patil expresses faith in EC to make right decision on party's name, symbol dispute. He notes need for caste census to address OBC issues & urges Speaker to decide on disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs.

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Maharashtra Pollution Control Board takes late-night action on NCP MLA Rohit Pawar’s Baramati Agro Plant

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) initiated action against the Baramati Agro Limited, situated in Baramati and owned by Karjat-Jamkhed MLA Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar. The board served a notice to Mr. Rohit Pawar, at 2 a.m. on Thursday,…

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Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction appoints Sameer Bhujbal as Mumbai party president

NCP appoints Sameer Bhujbal as Mumbai unit chief; Chhagan Bhujbal says his nephew will help party regain prominent position in city. #NCP #Mumbai #SameerBhujbal #ChhaganBhujbal

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Ex-MLA's PA and his wife suicide case: Kalyan session court grants bail to three accused

KALYAN: The Kalyan session court on Tuesday granted bail to three accused including Ex-NCP Ulhasnagar city's spokesperson Kamlesh Nikam in suicide case of Ex-MLA Jyoti Kalani’s PA Nandkumar Nanavare and his wife. The two other accused are Naresh Gaikwad and Ganpat Kamble.

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Prakash Ambedkar hardens stance over alliance with Congress, gives seven-day ‘ultimatum’ to respond

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has hardened his stance on allying with Congress and INDIA bloc for 2024 General Election, giving ultimatum of one week to respond to his alliance offer. If no response, VBA will contest all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on its own.

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Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead.

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