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Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar slams Congress' 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Sunetra Pawar, seeks apology

Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called the "gungi gudiya" remark against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar unfortunate. He stated that anyone using such language should express genuine regret and apologize. The controversy arose after Dhananjay Munde reportedly shielded Pawar from a journalist's question. The Maharashtra Congress posted a video labeling Pawar…

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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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Congress targets Sunetra Pawar with 'gungi gudiya' barb; NCP hits back

A political row erupted in Maharashtra after the Congress party insulted Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The opposition party labeled her a 'mute doll' in a social media post. This remark drew sharp criticism from the NCP, questioning the Congress's stance. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde condemned the statement as…

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How Ajit Pawar became the comeback king of Maharashtra

In Maharashtra’s politics, one truth reigns supreme: it’s always too soon to write an obituary for a political party.

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Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase

The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13.

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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for COVID-19

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde tests positive for COVID-19; Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges public to take precautions.

The Hindu

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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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.

The Hindu

Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil withdraws hunger strike, puts out fresh ultimatum

Manoj Jarange Patil agrees to withdraw hunger strike after State govt delegation persuades him. Gives Dec 24 deadline for blanket reservation for all Marathas in State. Warns of extreme steps if govt deceives them.

The Hindu

Pankaja Munde takes veiled jibes at ruling parties, says ‘characterless’ politicians will be outvoted

Pankaja Munde, BJP leader and former Maharashtra Minister, indicated she will soon re-enter the political arena. She warned "characterless politicians" will be outvoted in 2024 and vowed to secure justice for farmers and sugarcane cutters. She thanked people for the overwhelming response to her non-political event and said she will…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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Maharashtra introduces bill to compensate farmers for adulterated seeds, insecticides and fertilizers

The Maharashtra Government on August 4, 2023 introduced a bill in the legislative assembly to address the issue and provide compensation to farmers facing financial losses

The Hindu

Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider ‘political break’ as Madhya Pradesh elections loom

BJP leader Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider decision to take break from politics by party's top leadership due to Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. She was uncomfortable with Ajit Pawar's inclusion in Maharashtra govt.

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Maharashtra Cabinet reshuffle: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar gets finance, planning ministries

In a major Cabinet reshuffle led by the Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra, the newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been entrusted with the finance and planning ministries Another minister, Chhagan Bhujbal has been allotted the food and civil supplies ministry. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘I am firmly with the BJP’, says Pankaja Munde; rubbishes rumours of her meeting Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

Reiterating that she was firmly in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party national general secretary Pankaja Munde on July 7 refuted speculation of her having met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in Delhi.

The Times of India

Pawar Vs Pawar 2.0: Ajit Joins Shinde-BJP government

Pawar Vs Pawar 2.0: Ajit Joins Shinde-BJP Govt

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Maharashtra floor test updates | Eknath Shinde wins trust vote in State Assembly by 164-99 margin

Ajit Pawar to be the next new Leader of Opposition

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Next CM from NCP if we’re number one in Maharashtra, says Dhananjay Munde

KOLHAPUR: State minister and senior NCP functionary Dhananjay Munde, speaking at Beed on Sunday, clarified that the next Maharashtra chief minister will be from NCP after the party gets the number one spot in the assembly election.

The Times of India

Special kids’ school shut down, Bombay HC says ‘only a minister can do this’

MUMBAI: Questioning the logic of his decision, the Bombay HC stayed an order of the state’s social justice and special assistance minister Dhananjay Munde shutting down a Solapur school for students with hearing and speech impairments. “He is the social justice minister. What kind of social justice is this?” asked…

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