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It will happen when it has to happen: Minister Bhujbal on NCP factions' merger buzz

Chhagan Bhujbal stated the Nationalist Congress Party merger will occur when it is meant to happen. A decision regarding the party's future will be made under Sunetra Pawar's guidance. This statement follows Sharad Pawar dismissing merger speculation earlier this week. Bhujbal also reviewed progress on the historic Phule Wada expansion…

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"Will sit together and decide what is to be done": Akhilesh Yadav on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha will consider the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill aims to prevent unfair means in national examinations. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government not to challenge public awareness. Nationalist Congress Party MP Saayoni Ghosh welcomed the government's steps. Youth and student views were heard,…

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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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NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule alleges 'political manipulation' ahead of 2029 elections, raises concern on Operation Tiger

Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule expressed grave concerns, stating democracy is "on the verge of ending" as parties are being fractured ahead of the 2029 elections. She alleged political manipulation is breaking families apart for electoral gains and voiced skepticism about justice from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding…

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Rajya Sabha bypoll: NCP's Rajendra Jain files nomination

Rajendra Jain has filed his nomination as the Nationalist Congress Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha byelection. The election is scheduled for June 18. Jain is expected to win unopposed. He brings extensive legislative and organisational experience. The Mahayuti alliance enjoys a majority in the legislative assembly. This forms the…

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Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets, claims Rohit Pawar

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets. He also raised concerns about drug sales and extortion in Baramati. An NCP spokesperson denied these claims, stating the party is united under Sunetra Pawar's leadership.

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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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Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Here is key contestants

Out of the 288 seats, 234 are under general category, 29 are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 are for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Gautam Adani was part of BJP-NCP talks, Ajit Pawar reveals in NL-TNM interview

Gautam Adani, the billionaire and chairman of the Adani Group, was part of political talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Nationalist Congress Party five years ago, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said in an interview with Newslaundry and The News Minute. At the end of that episode, Ajit Pawar…

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Baba Siddique murder case: Mumbai Police detains two more persons

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday detained two more people from Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Baba Siddique. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Baba Siddique Murder Case: NCP cancels all party programmes for today

After Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, the party has cancelled all its programmes scheduled for Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar insists on LS Dy Speaker post to Opposition, says it is "usual practice"

Amid a contentious debate over the appointment of the Lok Sabha Speaker, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar emphasised on Tuesday that according to tradition, the Speaker should be from the ruling party while the Deputy Speaker should come from the Opposition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

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Sharad Pawar’s ‘regional parties merge with Congress’ remark meets with approval from Maharashtra Congress

Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction may merge with Congress, sparking speculation of regional parties aligning with Congress.

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BJP’s return to power detrimental to India and its Constitution, says P.C. Chacko

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will alter the very foundation of the Constitution if it returns to power, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P.C. Chacko has said.

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Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

Maharashtra gears up for intense Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions in close contest. However, internal feuds are complicating seat-sharing for both coalitions

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Will re-join BJP within next 15 days, says NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Eknath Khadse officially confirmed that he would be returning to the BJP within the next fortnight.

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NCP symbol row | Do not deviate or defy from our order on ‘clock’ symbol, SC tells the Pawars

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to comply with order on NCP symbol dispute, no clock symbol allowed for Sharad Pawar

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It’s Pawar vs Pawar in Baramati: Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra fielded against Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule

The Nationalist Congress Party officially announced the name of Mr. Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, as the Mahayuti’s candidate for the high-stakes Baramati Lok Sabha seat in Pune district.

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SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name for LS polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' as its name for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls: no Khadse vs Khadse family fight in Raver this time

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Eknath Khadse clarified neither he, nor his daughter, would be contesting the Raver Lok Sabha seat in north Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district

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Ajit faction switches from Sharad to Y.B. Chavan portrait after SC warning

The Supreme Court had asked the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction to provided an undertaking that it will not use party founder Sharad Pawar’s name and images on posters, while asking it to explore the option of choosing another symbol.

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NCP vs NCP: "Stick to your identity," SC to Ajit Pawar faction; questions it for using Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Ajit Pawar faction, which has been officially recognised as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election Commission of India, as to why it is using veteran leader Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning. Read further on Dynamite News

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Don’t ride piggyback on Sharad Pawar to get votes, Supreme Court tells nephew Ajit Pawar

Supreme Court seeks response from NCP faction over misuse of Sharad Pawar's name and pictures for political gains.

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