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BJP faces stiff challenge from allies Shiv Sena and NCP in wrangle over 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra

Lok Sabha polls: Sena is demanding 22 seats, the NCP has staked claim to at least 10, while the BJP — the ‘big brother’ of the alliance — is intent on fighting at least 30 seats.

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At Sambhajinagar rally, Amit Shah lashes out at the dynastic ambitions of INDIA alliance parties

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Opposition INDIA bloc for prioritizing dynastic politics over national welfare at Sambhajinagar rally.

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Ajit Pawar takes on actor-politico Amol Kolhe in crucial Shirur Lok Sabha seat

NCP leader Ajit Pawar admits mistake in giving ticket to celebrity politician, Dr. Amol Kolhe, in Pune.

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The long road to reforming India’s political party system

The ideal time for India to get an anti-defection law best suited to its felt needs and realities is now, in the backdrop of recent political developments

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Shiv Sena (UBT) questions preference for Kripashankar Singh over BJP stalwart Nitin Gadkari in BJP’s first list

Uddhav Thackeray, without directly naming the BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remarked, “The politics of dismantling opposition parties will not endure... ‘jumla’ should be renamed as ‘guarantee’.”

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Lok Sabha seat-sharing talks a cliffhanger after splits and realignments in Maharashtra

Mumbai political parties navigate complex seat-sharing dynamics ahead of Maharashtra elections, focusing on winnability and alliances.

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Sharad Pawar attends ‘Namo Rojgar Melava 2024’ amidst controversy

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar was present along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for the inauguration of the ‘Namo Rojgar Melava 2024’.

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Fadnavis declines Sharad Pawar’s invitation due to ‘lack of time’

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declined Sharad Pawar’s invitation to dine at his residence in Pune.

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Maharashtra's GSDP likely to expand by 10% in FY25, govt focus on farmers: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra’s gross state domestic product (GSDP) was expected to grow; government was committed to ensure that revenue deficit doesn’t cross the prescribed limit, Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said.

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No one linked Sharad Pawar to Jarange-Patil’s threats to Fadnavis: BJP MLA Shelar

Mumbai BJP MLA Ashish Shelar clarifies accusations against Sharad Pawar, while Maharashtra Assembly investigates forged signatures in CMO.

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At Yavatmal, Modi fires shots at Cong., Pawar; says packages for farmers used to be looted

PM Modi blames Congress for farmer woes in Vidarbha, promises direct benefit transfer; inaugurates irrigation projects in Maharashtra.

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tables ₹8,609 crore supplementary demands

Maharashtra Budget 2024-25: Maharashtra government tables ₹8,609 crore supplementary demands in Budget session

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Amid intense poll preparations in Baramati, Supriya Sule calls on Ajit Pawar to discuss water issues

Amid intense poll preparations in Baramati Supriya Sule meets Ajit Pawar to discuss water issues, sparking speculation about potential defections in NCP.

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Pre-Lok Sabha campaign, shifting alliances within Pawar clan heats up contest in bastion Baramati

The battle for Baramati in Pune intensifies with shifting alliances within the Pawar family for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Sharad Pawar faction of NCP gets “man blowing turha” as party symbol

NCP-Sharad Pawar gets 'man blowing turha' symbol for Lok Sabha polls, symbolizing valour and leadership.

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MVA seat-sharing likely to be finalised by February 27

MVA finalizes seat-sharing for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, with Sena (UBT) leader expecting 23 seats.

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Sharad Pawar loyalist Jayant Patil squelches talk of defecting

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Jayant Patil on February 19 quashed speculation that he was planning to join the BJP

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SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to continue using ‘NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar’ name, apply to EC for symbol

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to maintain 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name until further orders.

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PM Modi lauds Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary; Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde pays tribute at Shivneri Fort

Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary: PM Narendra Modi has often lauded Shivaji for his military and administrative genius and had invoked the much-admired Maratha king in his speech at the BJP convention as well.

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It is a fight of ideology, not a family fight: Supriya Sule on potential face-off with Ajit Pawar’s wife

Supriya Sule addresses speculation of sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar contesting against her in upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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Supreme Court to hear Sharad Pawar's plea against EC order recognising Ajit Pawar-led faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real NCP

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Baramati to witness NCP vs NCP in LS polls; Ajit Pawar hints to field candidate against Supriya Sule

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday sounded the election bugle against Baramati MP Supriya Sule and hinted at fielding a candidate against her cousin in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Issues on ground are not solved by making speeches in parliament and taking selfies,’ Ajit Pawar fires salvo against cousin Supriya Sule

Stressing that he had not stolen anybody’s party, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took aim at his cousin and incumbent Baramati MP Supriya Sule by saying that work could never get done by “merely making speeches in Parliament” and “clicking selfies.”

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SC to list for urgent hearing Sharad Pawar's plea over EC order on Ajit's faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider for early listing of the plea by Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar says a ‘strange situation’ is arising, seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court

NCP founder Sharad Pawar appeals to Supreme Court for urgent hearing, concerned about being subject to nephew Ajit Pawar's control.

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