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A day after joining CJP protest, Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day after backing the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest over alleged exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Pawar urged the Centre to consider protesters' demands, while Opposition leaders continued pressing for accountability following the police crackdown on the…

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MVA leaders slam Centre over handling of Wangchuk's protest; call it suppression of dissent

Opposition leaders criticised the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. They called the action irresponsible and shameful, amounting to suppressing democratic dissent. Delhi Police moved Wangchuk to a hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day. Leaders stated the protest would continue regardless of actions taken against the…

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Sharad Pawar slams Centre over 'irresponsible' handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar criticized the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's protest. He stated the government acted as a bystander instead of addressing student concerns. Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. The protest continues despite actions taken against the…

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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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NCP minister says Maharashtra wants to see Marathi person become PM; favours Fadnavis for role

Maharashtra minister Dattatray Bharne expressed the state's desire for a Marathi prime minister. He believes Devendra Fadnavis is the ideal candidate for this national leadership role. Bharne is confident a Maharashtrian will lead the country in 2029 or 2034. He also supports Sunetra Pawar becoming Maharashtra's first woman chief minister.…

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May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the government. Raut also addressed allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He questioned Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding temple donation theft. Concerns were also raised…

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Pawar's visit to Shinde's office 'coincidence,' don't read conspiracies in political meetings: Sule

Supriya Sule stated Sharad Pawar's meeting in Eknath Shinde's office was purely a coincidence. She urged against viewing political meetings with suspicion or as conspiracies. Pawar met his party MLAs after attending a committee meeting on border disputes. Shinde greeted Pawar with a bouquet, showing his large-heartedness. Sule clarified Raut's…

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Eknath Shinde seeking approval for 'stolen property': Sanjay Raut slams Dy CM's meeting with Amit Shah

Sanjay Raut attacked the Eknath Shinde government, calling its actions stolen property. He also criticized the BJP for demanding prayers while ignoring temple fund allegations. Raut dismissed reports of MVA rifts and potential defections as deliberate rumors. He defended Jayant Patil's meeting with the Chief Minister regarding a local issue.

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No backdoor talks with BJP; INDIA bloc to discuss delimitation after introduction of bill: Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule dismissed speculation regarding meetings between NCP (SP) leaders and the Maharashtra Chief Minister. She clarified that Jayant Patil sought an appointment to discuss a municipal council president's issue. The INDIA bloc will formulate its stand on delimitation after a formal bill is presented. Sule emphasized that political and…

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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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Sheikh Hasina: May get arrested or killed but will go back to Bangladesh by December

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM and chief of banned Awami League Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death back home, announced Friday she and her party colleagues plan to return to Dhaka "voluntarily" around Dec and surrender.

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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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Bomb blast at anti-Sheikh Hasina rally in Bangladesh, three injured

At least three people were injured after a reported bomb explosion struck a rally organised by Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) in Savar, near Dhaka, on Monday night. The blast occurred at around 9.45 pm while the political gathering was underway, according to the party, marking the opening day…

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Bangladesh bomb blast: 3 injured after explosion at student-led NCP rally near Dhaka

A bomb exploded during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar, injuring at least three people. This event occurred on the first day of a nationwide march organized by the party. The march aimed to demand a referendum and address economic issues. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left for…

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'Inframan' missing: Opposition targets Maharashtra government over infrastructure woes in heavy rains

Opposition legislators in Mumbai protested against the Maharashtra government's alleged failure to protect citizens during heavy rains, highlighting crumbling infrastructure. They decried the "disappearance" of "Inframan" and the paralysis of Mumbai. Meanwhile, MP Supriya Sule questioned the safety and cost of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project, which has been…

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Let me play my innings first: Maharashtra council's new deputy chairman Sachin Ahir

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir, now Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman, downplayed speculation about his future political path, stating he needs to 'play the innings first.' His election as a ruling Mahayuti candidate surprised many, especially given his close ties to Aaditya Thackeray. Ahir, a former NCP minister and…

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Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman as Mahayuti candidate

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir was elected unopposed as the deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council, representing the ruling Mahayuti. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi initially fielded a candidate but withdrew it on appeal. Ahir's nomination as a Mahayuti candidate, a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, marks a…

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NCP (SP) suspends farm loan waiver protest after invite for talks with CM

NCP (SP) suspended its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar protest for a farm loan waiver after Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan invited leaders for talks with the Chief Minister. MLA Rohit Pawar led the hour-long demonstration, which was called off following the assurance of a meeting on Tuesday. The party warned of intensified agitation…

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NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar launches stir over farm loan waiver, accuses Maharashtra government of betrayal

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has initiated a farmers' protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of reneging on promises for discussions regarding its new farm loan waiver scheme. Pawar alleges government suppression tactics with heavy police deployment and threatens a 'jail bharo' movement if the agitation is stifled.…

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NCP distances itself from Maharashtra MLA's remarks on polygamy

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has distanced itself from MLA Sana Malik's recent remarks on talaq and polygamy in the Maharashtra assembly, clarifying they represent her personal views. Party president Sunil Tatkare stated the NCP champions women's rights for all, irrespective of faith, and disagrees with Malik's comments.

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Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival camp

Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker, urging him to hear them before acting on any party splits. Shinde welcomed the MPs,…

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Maharashtra MLC polls: Rebel nominee defeats Sena in Nashik, BJP wins in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Rebel BJP candidate Gokul Gite secured a surprise victory in the Nashik legislative council polls, defeating the ruling Shiv Sena nominee. BJP candidates also triumphed in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna, and Dharashiv-Latur-Beed constituencies. While six Mahayuti alliance candidates won unopposed, Gite's win in Nashik has raised questions, with Shiv Sena expressing…

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Congress not a sinking ship, its breakaway leaders must reunite to make party stronger, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged leaders who left Congress to reunite and strengthen the party, appealing to Sharad Pawar to lead the initiative against the BJP's "perverted" politics. Raut dismissed the notion of Congress being a sinking ship, asserting Prime Minister Modi still fears the party and criticized…

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