Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra suspense ends: Devendra, Eknath swap roles; Pawar status quo as Dy CM

Marking his third term as CM, Fadnavis is now Maharashtra's 21st Chief Minister. Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is Deputy CM. The Cabinet formation is expected soon.

#Mahrashtra Election Results| Arun Sardesai leads in Vandre East, Zeeshan Siddique of NCP trails

As of 1:10 PM, Varun Sardesai is leading with a margin of 5,958 votes. He has garnered significant support, while Zeeshan Siddique trails behind with 26,011 votes.

BJP landslide victory in Maharashtra reflects inclusive formula

The BJP-led NDA’s landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections is a testament to its deft political manoeuvring and an inclusive, multi-pronged strategy. By addressing the Hindutva vote bank with Devendra Fadnavis at the helm, consolidating the Marathi vote bank through Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, and even making inroads into the Muslim vote bank […]

EC declares Ajit faction as true NCP, gives time for Sharad Pawar faction to rebrand

NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to veteran politician Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on February 6th declared that the faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar is the legitimate ‘Nationalist Congress Party’ (NCP). This ruling brings an end to a 25-year-long factional dispute within the party, with Ajit Pawar’s group granted […]

Devendra Fadnavis voices opposition to Nawab Malik’s party alliance inclusion amid allegation concerns

Devendra Fadnavis has communicated his strong objection to the inclusion of Nawab Malik in the party alliance.

Pawar vs Pawar: ECI to hear plea on NCP symbol ownership

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India is slated to hear the Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) plea regarding which faction — Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar — can stake their claim over the party name and symbol, on Monday. The hearing ensued when the Ajit faction submitted a petition before the ECI claiming presidency of the party. […]

NCP rebel Ajit Pawar visits Amit Shah for Diwali after visiting Sharad’s residence

NEW DELHI: Amid the power struggle between the Nationalist Congress Party uncle-nephew duo of Sharad and Ajit Pawar, the latter found his way to Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence in Delhi on Diwali, alongside other NCP MPs Sunil Tatkare and Prafful Patel.  Ajit was earlier seen at Senior Pawar’s residence in Mumbai for a family […]

Ajit Pawar’s dispute imaginary, Sharad truly owns NCP: Lawyer

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the lawyer of Sharad Pawar, on Friday rubbished Ajit Pawar’s claim to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its election symbol, the clock. He said that Sharad Pawar is the true owner of the party and accused Ajit of making an imaginary dispute to break the organization. Singhvi’s […]

NCP symbol row: Can Maharashtra’s political landscape avoid Uddhav-esque fate?

This legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the recent political turbulence experienced by the NCP. The party encountered internal divisions and political maneuvering, with the BJP reportedly playing a role in engineering a split within the NCP.

Sharad Pawar to share dais with PM Modi after NCP split; Ajit to be in attendance

The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter, with Pawar's presence on the same dais as the Prime Minister igniting a firestorm of criticism from his fellow opposition members.