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'Gungi gudiya' remark neither abusive nor unparliamentary: Harshwardhan Sapkal on Congress' criticism of Sunetra Pawar

Maharashtra Congress stood by its controversial 'gungi gudiya' comment directed at Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, asserting that public figures should handle political critiques with grace. The remark emerged after a video showed Dhananjay Munde defending Pawar from probing questions, which led to protests by NCP supporters at the Congress…

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Sunetra Pawar kept in dark over Praful Patel-Sunil Tatkare's late-night Devendra Fadnavis meeting, exposing fresh NCP rift

Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Nationalist Congress Party following a recent meeting. Senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Party chief Sunetra Pawar was reportedly not informed about this late-night discussion. Tatkare dismissed the controversy, stating the meeting concerned his constituency issues. This…

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No rift in NCP, Sachchidanand Singh's letter carries no weight: Praful Patel

Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel stated there is no internal party rift. He dismissed a legal challenge questioning Sunetra Pawar's election as party president. A legal notice alleged the election process lacked constitutional adherence and proper delegate notification. The party spokesperson asserted all rules were followed during the February…

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NCP (SP) not involved in any merger talks with Congress: Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule has dismissed speculation regarding a merger between her party and the Congress. She asserted that no merger proposals have been exchanged between the two political parties. The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Congress will continue working together as allies. Sule highlighted their cordial relations and regular coordination on…

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Pawar's meeting in Shinde's office sparks tension, war of words between allies Sena (UBT), NCP (SP)

Sharad Pawar's meeting in Eknath Shinde's office has caused a rift between opposition allies. Shiv Sena (UBT) expressed hurt and questioned the senior leader's credibility. NCP (SP) countered, accusing Shiv Sena (UBT) of double standards and weak alliance foundations. Pawar met his party MLAs in Shinde's office after attending a…

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NCP's Amol Mitkari objects to CM Fadnavis omitting Ajit Pawar's name in Missing Link credit

NCP MLC Amol Mitkari expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He noted the omission of Ajit Pawar's contribution to the Missing Link project. Fadnavis had credited himself and Eknath Shinde for the infrastructure initiative. Mitkari requested the project be named after the late Ajit Pawar. This action would honor…

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Tatkare regrets no NCP leader backed him, Patel when they were 'targeted' after Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare expressed disappointment. He stated party colleagues did not support him and Praful Patel when targeted by the opposition. This occurred after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death earlier this year. Sunetra Pawar, who now heads the NCP, stressed unity. Party ministers and senior leaders attended…

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'Where is Modi?': Sanjay Raut questions PM's foreign tour

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the BJP. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits while the country faces crises. Raut also alleged that national institutions, including NEET, are under BJP's complete control. He highlighted issues with state leaders' convoys and defended the legacy of Maharashtra's…

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Baramati plane crash reason: Why did the Redbird Flight aircraft crash near the spot where Ajit Pawar died?

A trainer aircraft operated by Redbird Flight Training Academy crash-landed near Baramati airstrip on Wednesday morning. The aircraft developed a technical snag while flying at a low altitude. The trainee pilot, the sole occupant, escaped safely. This incident follows a previous fatal crash involving a Learjet 45 in the same…

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‘We Will Move Forward Together’: Ajit Pawar’s Final Phone Call Before Baramati Plane Crash

Ajit Pawar’s final phone call, made just minutes before the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crashed near Baramati, has emerged as a poignant reflection of the late NCP leader’s long-held belief in inclusive politics, according to accounts shared by his family members.

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Sanjay Raut Raises Suspicion Over Ajit Pawar’s Death, Calls for Probe Into Baramati Plane Crash

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday raised serious questions over the “sudden and suspicious” death of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati last week. Raut called for a thorough investigation into the incident, claiming…

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Hafta letters: On NL’s ‘editorial bias’ and the Ajit Pawar ‘hagiography’

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Runway Not Visible, Seconds Later Disaster: How Ajit Pawar’s Flight Crashed in Baramati

Confusion during the final moments before landing surrounded the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday, killing Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, according to details released by the civil aviation ministry.

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Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, leaving power vacuum

Three days of mourning were declared in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the death of the state’s deputy chief minister

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Explained: Who Ajit Pawar Was and Why India Is Observing State Mourning After His Tragic Death

India has declared state mourning after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, 66, died following a chartered aircraft crash near Baramati, prompting tributes across the political spectrum.

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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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Mamata Banerjee Calls for Supreme Court-Monitored Probe into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Death

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash in Baramati. Raising serious political questions, Banerjee suggested that the incident may be linked to Pawar’s recent…

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Opposition demands full probe into Baramati plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Opposition leaders on Wednesday called for a comprehensive investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Demands range from a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-led probe to a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry.

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‘Can’t imagine Baramati without Dada’: The end of a powerhouse who shaped Maharashtra politics

Vishal Jadhav’s voice breaks as he tries to find words. The NCP worker stands in Baramati on what should have been a day of political rallies and jostling crowds – four sabhas scheduled across the constituency for the Zilla Parishad elections. Instead, there is only silence. The party chief who…

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Learjet 45 XR Involved in Second Maharashtra Crash; Ajit Pawar Reportedly Killed in Baramati

A Learjet 45 XR aircraft operated by VSR Ventures crashed near the Baramati runway on Wednesday morning, with officials saying there were no survivors. According to reports, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was among those on board.

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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Death Confirmed in Indian Plane Crash With No Other Survivors – What Caused the Tragedy?

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been confirmed dead after a Learjet 45 plane crash in Baramati with no survivors.

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A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others

A private plane carrying a deputy chief minister has crashed in western India, killing the official and four other people

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Prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar among five dead in fiery plane crash in India

Pawar, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has been travelling to Baramati to attend a public meeting

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Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, Maharashtra politics loses a key power centre

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar reportedly died in an aircraft accident on Tuesday morning while en route from Mumbai to Baramati. The crash also claimed the lives of four others travelling with him, including two pilots and members of his security detail.

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BJP with Congress, NCP factions against their allies: Welcome to Pune’s political freak show

There is an old political cliché about there being no permanent friends or enemies in politics, only permanent interests. In Pune right now, that line sounds less like wisdom and more like warning.

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