‘No compulsion or compromise’ Ajit Pawar discusses on joining NDA

30 Apr 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar emphasized that his decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was not compelled or a compromise, asserting that his vision of development aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's. In an open discussion with ANI, Ajit Pawar reflected on his journey leading up...

Lok Sabha elections 2024 : Lakshadweep to witness triangular fight

05 Apr 2024

In the upcoming Lok Sabha election in the union territory of Lakshadweep, a three-cornered contest is anticipated between the NCP led by Sharad Pawar, the Congress party, and the faction of NCP led by Ajit Pawar, which is supported by the BJP. The current Lok Sabha member, Mohammed Faizal Padippura...

SC asks Ajit Pawar faction for using Sharad Pawar’s photos for campaigning

14 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court raised questions to the Ajit Pawar faction on Thursday, which has been formally recognized as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election Commission of India, regarding the use of veteran leader Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning. Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan suggested that the Ajit...

Maharashtra assembly speaker declares Ajit Pawar’s faction as authenticatic NCP

16 Feb 2024

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar defended his decision to recognize the faction led by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as the authentic NCP, asserting that no aspect of the ruling is "unconstitutional" or "arbitrary." Addressing the media a day after the decision, Narwekar emphasized the clarity of the decision, stating, "A...

At 83, Sharad Pawar’s response to retirement calls: ‘Can still straighten some people out’

18 Dec 2023

Ajit Pawar and a few of his party colleagues rebelled against their uncle and party chief Sharad Pawar earlier this year and joined the BJP. At the age of 83, veteran NCP leader Sharad Pawar sent a stern message to his detractors, reiterating his vitality and rejecting calls for his...

Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s X handle suspended, Here’s why

13 Sep 2023

The official X, previously known as Twitter handle of Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) group has been suspended, following protests from leaders of the NCP's Sharad Pawar faction. The account on X represented Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's group, "NCP Speaks 1," which was designed to communicate key...

Ajit Pawar holds a road show, pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune

10 Sep 2023

Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, honored Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Sunday in Pune by holding a road show. During the Deputy Chief Minister's roadshow, numerous police teams were on duty. Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis recently met with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde amid the ongoing demonstrations in...

Nana Patole says third meeting of INDIA aims to dethrone Modi government

18 Aug 2023

On 17 August, Nana Patole, President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) said that the upcoming meeting of the INDIA opposition bloc seeks to dethrone the Narendra Modi government from the Centre. This meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on 31 August and 1 September. The Congress leader...

Ajit Pawar and others visit Sharad Pawar, propose to keep party united

17 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited his uncle and the head of the Nationalist Congress Party, Sharad Pawar, a day earlier to seek his blessing. He once again visited the party chief along with several loyal NCP MLAs on Sunday. A close aide of senior Pawar Praful Patel, who...

‘More than 40 MLAs are with us’: Ajit camp leader Chhagan Bhujbal

05 Jul 2023

Leader of Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Chhagan Bhujbal, on Wednesday claimed the support of more than 40 MLAs as rival factions sought control over the party. jh The exact number of leaders can only be seen on the stage." Meanwhile, about 29 MLAs were seen...