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Holding a slew of meetings to enthuse his party cadre, Ajit Pawar takes dig at uncle Sharad Pawar

Deputy Chief Minister and rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar launched a broadside on his uncle Sharad Pawar

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

NCP condemns ED raids on MLA Rohit Pawar’s Baramati Agro

ED conducts searches at 6 locations linked to NCP MLA Rohit Pawar in money laundering probe connected to alleged Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Won’t heed anyone’s advice as I believe I’m on the right track, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Chhagan Bhujbal, NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister, sparks controversy with his comments on Maratha reservation issue and against pro-quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. He believes Marathas should get a separate quota instead of eating into OBC's share. He calls Jarange Patil 'immature, illiterate, and arrogant' for threatening government

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

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,…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Struggle within NCP intensifies, Ajit Pawar faction moves petition seeking disqualification of MLAs loyal to Sharad Pawar

NCP rift intensifies as Ajit Pawar faction files petition to disqualify 10 MLAs aligned with Sharad Pawar group. Petition in retaliation to Sharad Pawar group's move to disqualify rebel MLCs. Struggle for supremacy ensued since Ajit Pawar split NCP & joined BJP-Shiv Sena govt. Sharad Pawar faction to receive another…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

BJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’

BJP legislator demands renaming of Ahmednagar to 'Ahilyanagar' after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Warns of intensifying agitation if MVA govt does not take note. NCP organised grand event in Chaundi on Ahilyabai's birth anniversary.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Sharad Pawar nixes speculation over being offered a post at the BJP-led Central government

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that PM Modi had laid a condition before rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar that he could be made CM of the State only if his uncle, Sharad Pawar, came over to the side of the NDA

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me, says Sharad Pawar

Rumours swirl in Maharashtra's political circles as Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar. Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis unaware, NCP's Jayant Patil not informed of conversation. Shiv Sena's Raut suggests Pawar Sr. may have invited Ajit to join Opposition bloc INDIA meeting.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Opposition in Maharashtra flags concern over hiring of ‘contractual personnel’ by Mumbai Police

Opposition in Maharashtra expresses concern over State's proposal to hire 'contractual personnel' for Mumbai Police, deeming it "risky" and detrimental. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar said it would be detrimental to both the people and the police administration. To address a shortage of constables in the city police, the Maharashtra Government…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023