Why Maharashtra is BJPâs biggest âlaundromatâ
Even if Chennithalaâs retort at Chavanâs defection is discounted as rhetoric, a look at the list of leaders who have defected to the BJP since 2019, or become its alliance …
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Ajit Pawar gets NCP name, symbol and Speakerâs nod
Mumbai: In a major political development, Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled Thursday that the faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar is the “real NCP”, and …
NCP clock symbol holds significance for both Pawar factions
Mumbai: On 17 June, 1999, the undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) adopted its constitution and appointed its first set of office bearers. The meeting, held at Mumbai’s Shanmukhananda Hall, had started …
EC’s order on NCP dispute a flashback of ‘Sena vs Sena’
Its order now was based on the same test that had formed the basis of the verdict in the Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena case — the party’s legislative strength. …
EC recognises Ajit Pawar-faction as official NCP on basis of ‘legislative majority’, allots symbol
Mumbai: The Election Commission of India Tuesday recognised the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party as the official party and granted it the party’s “clock” symbol. The decision, …
MVA expands in Maharashtra, welcomes AAP, SP, Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA into its fold
According to the 2011 Census, Maharashtra has 11.81 percent scheduled caste population — VBA’s primary vote bank. The Shiv Sena UBT had announced an alliance with the VBA last year, …
After poll loss & hiatus, Parth Pawar back in action, helping dad Ajit strengthen NCP base in Pune
Mumbai: After a debilitating electoral loss and a hiatus, Parth Pawar, the son of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, is back in political …
rohit pawar: ED summons NCP MLA Rohit Pawar in connection with MSC Bank fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, grand nephew of Sharad Pawar in an alleged money laundering case connected to the fraud caused to Maharashtra State Cooperative …
‘No thoughts to spare for rebels,’ Sharad Pawar on reconciliation with nephew Ajit
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday indicated there was no possibility of a reconciliation with nephew Ajit Pawar and other senior leaders of his party who …
ED raids at Rohit Pawar’s firm over 2012 purchase of sick sugar company
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Friday conducted raids at at least six locations connected to Baramati Agro — the agro cooperative run by Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar’s …