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Gadkari lauds Sharad Pawar, says NCP chief embodies Maharashtra’s leadership

Nitin Gadkari lavished fulsome praise on Sharad Pawar, remarking that Maharashtra’s leadership was embodied in Mr. Pawar’s person.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Won’t take any step that hurts Samajwadi Party, says Pawar on Mayawati’s induction into INDIA bloc

Sharad Pawar, replying to a query on the induction of Mayawati’s BSP into the INDIA bloc, made it clear that Samajwadi Party was the alliance’s important ally in the Uttar Pradesh and that it would not take any decision that would hurt it.    

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Sharad Pawar welcomes WFI suspension; says decision should have been taken earlier

NCP chief Sharad Pawar welcomes Sports Ministry's decision to suspend newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India over complaints of objectionable conduct towards women wrestlers.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Sharad Pawar asks Jagdeep Dhankhar for probe into security lapse in Parliament and suspension of MPs

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar requests Rajya Sabha Chairman to probe security lapse in Parliament & intervene in suspension of MPs.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

The hollowing out of the anti-defection law

The anti-defection law, found under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, was enacted to curb frequent floor-crossing by legislators. It provides for the disqualification of elected legislators from the legislature in instances where they voluntarily switch parties or vote against the party’s direction.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Fadnavis announces SIT for Maratha quota stir arson; vows prosecution

Devendra Fadnavis announces SIT to probe arson incidents in Beed district, Maharashtra police seize drugs worth ₹50,000 crore, opposition protests rising unemployment.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Law not retrospective: Bombay HC quashes ‘Benami property’ complaint against Chhagan Bhujbal, son and nephew

MUMBAI: Observing that the Benami Transactions Prohibition law amended in 2016 doesn’t have a retrospective effect, Bombay high court quashed a 2021 complaint against NCP (Ajit Pawar team) leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew Sameer Bhujbal over alleged Benami assets held by three companies including property in Mumbai…

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

Sharad Pawar slams Centre’s ‘anti-farmer‘ policies, demands roll-back of ban on onion export

NCP chief Sharad Pawar joined onion farmers' protest in Nashik, castigating Centre's "anti-farmer" policies. He urged farmers to unite in demanding their rights and asked the Centre to lift the ban on onion exports.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Supriya Sule slams BJP for ‘insulting’ Nawab Malik, says it has trapped Ajit Pawar group

NCP's Sule accuses BJP of "insulting" former Maharashtra minister Malik and "trapping" Ajit Pawar group. Fadnavis wrote to Ajit Pawar expressing reservation about Malik's inclusion in ruling alliance. Opposition targeted BJP for dubbing Malik a "traitor" earlier.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Date for next summit of INDIA parties will be out soon: Kharge

Opposition leaders meet at Congress president's residence to discuss steps to improve coordination to take on BJP in LS polls. Leaders from 17 parties, incl. Congress, SP, CPI, RLD, NCP, AAP, DMK, JMM, MDMK, RSP, CPI-M, RJD, KCM, IUML, NC, discussed joint rallies & seat-sharing. Talks to gain momentum now.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023