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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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Sharad Pawar renews caste census call, 50% reservation may be raised

Pawar asserted that the exercise will bring out important facts and possibly increase the limit of reservation, which is currently capped at 50 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Don't want to contest any more elections; Let New Gen come: Sharad Pawar

"I have fought elections 14 times, and will think if I should detach or not from my parliamentary position after my Rajya Sabha tenure completes," said Sharad Pawar. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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No CM face, alliance turmoil: It’s a tightrope for both BJP and Congress in Maharashtra

Weeks after the Haryana poll results, the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand provide yet another provincial setting for a face-off between the two principal national alliances. But pre-poll alliances are grappling with pressures and pulls of seat negotiations.

Newslaundry

Maharashtra Elections: NCP (SP) issues 2nd list of 22 candidates

After announcing the second list, Maharashtra NCP (SP) chief Jayant Patil said that so far the party has announced the names of 67 candidates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Elections: Maharashtra SP chief seeks 5 seats, issues ultimatum to MVA

Abu Azmi has also issued an ultimatum stating that if the party's demands are not met by Saturday afternoon, the party would field its candidates on 25 seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Polls: NCP (SP) announces 45 candidates

The state will go to polls on November 20. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MVA finalises seat-sharing deal, SS (UBT) issues first list of 65 candidates

Shiv Sena (UBT) also issued its first list of 65 candidates for the state polls. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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MVA sealed seat-sharing deal: Sources, see Cong, SS and NCP seats

Out of Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats, Congress may secure the highest number. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Balasaheb Thorat meets Sharad Pawar over seat-sharing talks

Talking to reporters after meeting Sharad Pawar, Thorat said there was no dispute in the MVA and that discussions were underway for the remaining seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘It’s time for a homecoming’: Why Kamaal Farooqui is returning to the Congress

The Maharashtra polls are a month away and defections are already in full swing.

Newslaundry

Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

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Ajit Pawar’s ad blitz: Over Rs 30 lakh spent on Meta ads as election looms

In a blow to the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha election, Ajit Pawar’s NCP emerged as the biggest casualty of the three allies – losing three out of the four seats it contested, including the high-profile Baramati. The BJP won nine seats, and the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena…

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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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MVA leaders with Sharad Pawar protest in Pune on Badlapur incident

"Incidents of atrocities against women are increasing in the state...There is no fear of the police among people," said Supriya Sule. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar slams Amit Shah over 'corruption ringleader' jibe

Sharad Pawar was hitting back at Shah days after Shah called him the "ringleader of corruption in politics." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Four NCP leaders, after leaving Ajit Pawar, reunite with Sharad Pawar camp

At Sharad Pawar residence in Pune, the former NCP Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief, Ajit Gavhane, was among the leaders who joined his faction. 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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Devendra Fadnavis is villain of Maharashtra's politics: Sanjay Raut

Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut labelled Fadnavis' urge to relieve him from ministerial duties as a 'gimmick' and blamed him for BJP's abysmal performance in Maharashtra. Read the full report of Dynamite News

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Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party.

Al Jazeera

India election results: Which allies does Modi depend on now?

Modi now relies on a series of parties that have flip-flopped between his alliance and the opposition over the years.

Newslaundry

Sharad Pawar’s 80% strike rate vs Ajit’s 25%: It’s clear who carries the NCP legacy

In the last two decades, Sharad Pawar has predicted poll results only twice. Once in 2004, when he said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee wouldn’t become the prime minister again. And next this year, when he forecasted around 30 Lok Sabha seats for the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

Speculation swirls as NCP leader Ajit Pawar skips campaigning, fueling rumors of turmoil within the party.

The Hindu

Modi eager to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief criticizes PM Modi, vows to reclaim PM post, calls election a clash between loyalty and betrayal.

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