Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Low voter turnout, missing names in electoral rolls mar phase 4 of polling in Maharashtra Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls plagued by low voter turnout, missing names, and technical glitches in fourth phase. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
‘Credit for split’ in Shiv Sena and NCP should be given to Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, says Fadnavis Mr. Fadnavis discusses split in Shiv Sena, NCP and PM Modi's claims about Adani, Ambani funding Congress. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Know Your Turncoats, Part 13: In Maharashtra’s 7, Ajit loyalist who joined Pawar Sr, MP with Rs 105 cr Of the 50 turncoats in phase four of the Lok Sabha polls, a total of seven are contesting in Maharashtra – a state that’s been a citadel of defectors with splits in prominent regional parties NCP and the Shiv Sena. Newslaundry · May 12, 2024
Shadow of Maratha quota agitation, Pawar vs Pawar fight loom large in Maharashtra’s poll arena in fourth phase The spectre of the Maratha quota agitation hovers over several electoral battles as 11 key seats in Maharashtra go to polls in phase four of the general election on May 13. The Hindu · May 11, 2024
Reporters Without Orders Ep 321: Bihar polls, voters’ dilemma in Maharashtra This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry reporters Tanishka Sodhi and Anmol Pritam, who have been reporting on the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from ground zero. Newslaundry · May 11, 2024
Modi a threat to parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi, refuses alliances with those who don't uphold democratic principles, amid political maneuvering in Maharashtra. The Hindu · May 10, 2024
Did not get opportunity to lead party as I am not Sharad Pawar’s son: Ajit Pawar Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar discusses political opportunities, new leadership, and past alliances with BJP and Shiv Sena. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Sharad Pawar’s ‘regional parties merge with Congress’ remark meets with approval from Maharashtra Congress Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction may merge with Congress, sparking speculation of regional parties aligning with Congress. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
Tensions rule high in Maharashtra; man stabbed to death 2024 Lok Sabha polls: 11 keenly contested seats in Maharashtra witnessed a voter turnout of 61.44% in the third phase The Hindu · May 7, 2024
Know Your Turncoats, Part 11: UP muscleman, son of ‘Bihar’s Gandhi’, Solapur heavyweight From a Sanskrit activist to kin of former MP — a total of 12 turncoats are in fray in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls. In parts nine and ten of this series, we looked at the hot seat in Guna and five turncoats in the BJP-led NDA. Newslaundry · May 7, 2024
Maharashtra Assembly elections, not Lok Sabha polls, will settle political scores The horizon being gazed at by political parties in Maharashtra is the more local war for the State, which began after the last Assembly polls in 2019, when the then-united Shiv Sena walked out of the Mahayuthi or NDA in the State and formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government The Hindu · May 6, 2024
Shinde, Ajit Pawar are political Agniveers who will be jobless within three months: Congress leader Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and his deputy, Ajit Pawar, are the “political Agniveers”: Chennithala The Hindu · May 4, 2024
Will PM Modi scrap 50% limit on reservation, asks Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi on reservation cap, criticizes media bias, and accuses Modi of corruption and insulting Sharad Pawar. The Hindu · May 3, 2024
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Ajit Pawar says he should have split away from Sharad Pawar in 2004 when NCP ceded CM post to Congress Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said he should have parted ways with his uncle Sharad Pawar in 2004 itself when the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) gave up its claim
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 It is extremely loud and incredibly close in Baramati as ‘Pawar’s People’ battle it out for supremacy As Sharad Pawar rattles sabres with his nephew, Ajit Pawar, for control of Baramati and the NCP, the paterfamilias of the Pawar clan and Maharashtra’s politics faces the toughest contest of his life.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Ajit Pawar downplays PM Modi’s ‘wandering spirit’ remark about senior Pawar As campaigning intensifies in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, the Pawar family faces sharp rhetoric ahead of elections.
The Hindu · May 1, 2024 Apologise for seeking votes for Modi earlier: Uddhav Thackeray Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar criticize Modi government for betraying Maharashtra, vow to avenge past elections.
Newslaundry · May 1, 2024 ‘Not a family issue for me’: NCP’s Supriya Sule on battle for Pawar legacy, Baramati fight Baramati is one of the most-watched seats in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha election this year. The Pawar bastion – set to poll on May 7 – has turned into a battleground between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions.
Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024 In Baramati, Ajit and Sunetra’s ‘double engine growth’ vs sympathy for saheb and Supriya Under a full moon, a tractor’s light bounces off chairs wet from a drizzle at an election meeting in Late village, about 22 kilometres from western Maharashtra’s Baramati. The power supply was cut an hour before NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s nephew Yugendra Pawar got up to urge the audience to…
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 BJP seeking 400-plus Lok Sabha seats to make changes in Constitution: Sharad Pawar Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Sharad Pawar warns against BJP's aim to win over 400 seats in 2024, calls for saving democracy.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024 Vote for BJP is a vote in favour of patriots, says Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes NDIA bloc and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as “anti-nationals”, urging votes for BJP to support patriots and development.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024 Vote for BJP to support patriots, establish ‘Ram Rajya’: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigns for BJP in Amravati, urging votes for patriots and slamming anti-nationals and Congress.
The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024 Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi, praises Nehru's contributions, warns against autocracy, and apologizes for past election mistake in Amravati
The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024 Lok Sabha elections 2024 | MVA will win over 50% seats in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar Sharad Pawar predicts MVA will win over 50% of Maharashtra's Lok Sabha seats, criticizes BJP's claims and tactics.