Maharashtra News Highlights: Ajit Pawar in his faction meeting sent a message to his uncle Sharad Pawar, urging him to bless them and live till 100. He questioned Sharad Pawar's resignation and criticized the lack of a capable leader as an alternative to PM Modi in 2024. He also approached ECI to contest the party symbol.
Sharad Pawar said, NCP has strong leadership in Maharashtra for over 24 years. He also added, “Ajit Pawar should have spoken to me if he had any problems. If he had something on his mind he could have approached me." He said the MLAs who split up and joined Ajit Pawar's faction did not follow proper procedure.
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Maharashtra NCP Crisis Highlights: Shinde government is unhappy with Ajit Pawar’s induction
The voices of dissent are getting louder and clear in the Shinde camp as NCP’s Ajit Pawar faction. Shinde camp was reported to be holding a meeting of all its prominent leaders at the CM's official bungalow Varsha apparently to decide on the distribution of portfolios. Shinde camp was reported to be holding a meeting of all its prominent leaders at the CM's official bungalow Varsha apparently to decide on the distribution of portfolios.
Maharashtra NCP Crisis Highlights from Ajit Pawar’s petition to ECI
The battle between Ajit Pawar’s separated faction and Sharad PAwar’s NCP took a suprising turn when earlier today an affidavit submitted to the Election Commission by the Ajit Pawar camp stated that a resolution electing Ajit Pawar as NCP's national president was signed by an “overwhelming majority” of MLAs as well as members of the organisational wing.
Maharashtra NCP Crisis Highlights from Ajit Pawar’s petition to ECI
ECI received affidavits from 40 Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Legislative Council (MLCs). These documents were officially received by the commission on July 5, 2023. ECI also received a caveat from Jayant R Patil, president of Sharad Pawar’s Maharashtra NCP unit. “The commission has also been informed, through a letter dated July 3, 2023, from Jayant R. Patil, that a disqualification proceeding has been initiated against nine members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar won't sit at home, says Jitendra Awhad in response to Ajit Pawar’s jibes at Sharad Pawar's age
Countering Ajit Pawar's swipes at NCP chief Sharad Pawar over his age, NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad on said Sharad Pawar was not going to stop just because some people were asking him to do so. Ajit Pawar, who has rebelled against his uncle, asked in his speech at his faction's meeting in the morning when would Sharad Pawar, who is 82 years old, "going to stop". Awhad, who is among the MLAs in Sharad Pawar's camp, said at a press conference that an able son always encourages his father to remain active. "But here you people are asking him to sit at home. All we want to say is, he will not sit at home," he said.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Won’t hear a word against my father, says Supriya Sule
NCP’s working president, Supriya Sule hit back at her rebel cousin Ajit Pawar, saying she would not tolerate a single word spoken against her father, Sharad Pawar.Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar split up on July 2 and held separate meetings today in Mumbai in a show strength.Supriya Sule in her address to Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction meeting said, One can criticise me or any other person, but I will not tolerate that against my father....he is more than a father for the party workers
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Maharashtra CM may change in coming days, says Sanjay Raut
Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut said, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde may be replaced in the coming days. After NCP leader Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs joined the National Democratic Alliance government there is a possibility that Maharashtra CM may change in coming days, said Raut.Taking jibes at the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis Government, he said there are two deputy CMs and even the chief minister is not full but "doubtful"."There is a phrase. One full and two half," he said in a lighter vein.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: MLA Devendra Bhuyar from Sharad Pawar faction joins Ajit Pawar in the latest development. Bhuyar was present at YB Chavan Center at the NCP workers' meeting this afternoon.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: BJP targets to win 350 Lok Sabha seats with NCP Ajit Pawar faction by its side
BJP has a target to win 350 seats in Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra’s 48 seats to Lok Sabha are crucial for BJP, said Shiv Sena MLA Gajanan Kirtikar. With NCP coming on board, the target of winning 40-42 LS seats from Maharashtra can be achieved. After winning Lok Sabha (elections), the Assembly (polls) can be won easily, the Mumbai North West MP said.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Some Shiv Sena and BJP MlAs upset because of Ajit Pawar’s entry, says Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar
Entry of Ajit Pawar faction in Maharashtra cabinet has hurt prospects of ministerial aspirants from BJP and Shiv Sena said Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar. This has left many MLAs upset, he said. "The scope of ministerial aspirants from BJP and Shiv Sena minimised after NCP joined the government. This has upset some MLAs. The chief minister is aware of this," Kirtikar, who shifted his loyalties to CM Shinde a few months ago
Maharashtara Politics News Live Updates:NCP Chief Sharad Pawar’s response to Ajit Pawar’s address
--The entire country is watching us today and this meeting is historic for NCP
--We have to keep marching ahead despite the hurdles in our way
--We don't have hunger for power and we will keep working for the people
--Ajit Pawar should have spoken to me if he had any problems. If he had something on his mind he could have approached me
--Bharatiya Janata Party called the NCP corrupt. So, why have you (BJP) allied with the NCP now? Whatever happened to Uddhav Thackeray has been repeated
--We weren't taken into confidence by the MLAs who decided to split. Ajit Pawar faction has not followed any procedure
--The party symbol is with us, it is not going anywhere. The people and party workers who brought us to power are with us
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar says, Ajit Pawar faction knows nothing can happen without me
In all the party meetings that are happening today, my portrait is there, says NCP’s Sharad Pawar.They know that nothing can happen without me,said NCP supremo Sharad Pawar while addressing party workers earlier in the day.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: NCP President Sharad Pawar calls National Executive meeting in Delhi on July 6.
Maharashtara Politics News Live Updates:Takeaways from Ajit Pawar’s address with MLAs supporting him after the separation on July 2
--For us,Saheb(SharadPawar) is a deity and we have deep respect for him
--Now the seniors should stop and not be stubborn. Why defame the people of family?InBJP, leaders retire at 75, when are you going to stop.Give us your blessings and we will pray that you live a long life
--PM Modi only option in 2024. Only Modi will become PM.BJPasked us to take 9 seats in the cabinet, we took them, they said they will give more in the future, we agreed.
--I was not his son and hence not made theNCPworking committee president.SupriyaSulewas picked for the post.
--For 45 years I did what my uncle said, not anymore
--Wherever my uncle will go, I will follow him. I will hold rallies against him.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: AIMIM suspends 23 workers from Aurangabad for skipping protest against Ajit Pawar
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen has suspended 23 workers, including six former corporators from Aurangabad, for not participating in a protest organised by the party in view of NCP leader Ajit Pawar's induction in the Maharashtra cabinet, as per the release.The 23 workers didn't attend the demonstration staged at Bhadkal Gate led by party MP Imtiaz Jaleel on Sunday night. The letter of suspension has been signed by Aurangabad city AIMIM president Shareq Nakshabandi.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Ajit Pawar appears to have more NCP MLAs with his faction
After the split between Ajit Pawar and NCP Sharad Pawar, the two leaders held separate meetings with party MLAs in Mumbai on July 5. As many as 32 of the 53 Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs attended the meeting called by the Ajit Pawar group, while 18 MLAs were present at the conclave addressed by the NCP chief, sources in both factions said.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar jibes at BJP merger with Ajit Pawar-led faction
Sharad Pawar said, BJP called NCP corrupt. So why you allied with the NCP now?...Whatever happened to Uddhav Thackeray has been repeated,” Sharad Pawar said.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Update: Party will take legal action it says NCP Youth President over use of Sharad Pawar's picture on poster
Maharashtra Politics News Live Update: Affidavit filed in ECI By Ajit Pawar faction claims Ajit Pawar as President
A resolution signed on June 30 by overwhelming majority of members of NCP from the legislative and organisational wing elected Ajit Pawar as President of NCP and Praful Patel as one of the working presidents of NCP, says affidavit filed in ECI by Ajit Pawar faction. The affidavit said, NCP also decided to appoint Ajit Pawar as the leader of NCP Legislative Party in the Maharashtra Legislative assembly and the said decision was also ratified by the resolution passed by an overwhelming majority of NCP MLAs
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: NCP MP Fouzia Khan claims leaders who joined Ajit Pawar will return
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Those using his image are aware that they have nothing else, says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar objected the use of his big photo in the party meeting covened by his nephew Ajit Pawar who split up from NCP. Sharad Pawar said, those using his image are aware that they have nothing else.
Sharad Pawar warns Ajit Pawar faction about destruction of BJP allies
NCP chief Sharad Pawar warned Ajit Pawar’s faction of the eventual political destruction every ally of BJP meets. Sharad Pawar said, there are enough examples of this in other states showing those who join hands with the BJP and share power get politically destroyed eventually. To steadily weaken its political allies is the BJP's policy.
Maharashtra Politics New Live Updates: BJP calls for help from NCP, says Supriya Sule
Addressing the Sharad Pawar faction, Supriya Sule spoke about the BJP calling National Congress Party as Naturally Corrupt Party but calling for help from NCP when needed. She responded on BJP’s allegations about a Rs 70,000 crore scam, bank scam and many more and called “NCP ka ICE ho gaya” ICE stands for Income Tax, CBI and ED. Supriya Sule said, BJP is considered the most corrupt party by everyone.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates:
If BJP can go from 2 to 300 polls, so can we, says Ekhnath Khadse
We can definitely win looking at the enthusiasm of workers. It will help our MLAs and MPs get elected in coming times, says NCP MLA Eknath Khadse. The Sharad Pawar loyalist when asked about having enough polls to win said,when BJP can go from 2 to 300, why can't we do it?
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Most of us got elected in Vidhan Sabha 2019 election due to Sharad Pawar, says Rohit Pawar
NCP MLA Rohit Pawar said When we entered politics in 2019 and contested the Vidhan Sabha election, Pawar Saheb was 82. Most of us were elected due to him. So, I don't think age matters much. He added, Parties are not run by leaders but by workers, by ideology. Pawar Saheb kept an ideology intact for 60 years. Workers are working with that ideology. People will lose their faith in you if you keep changing your ideology.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates:Sharad Pawar leaves YB Chavan Centre amidst slogans
NCP President Sharad Pawar left the YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai amidst slogans supporting him
Maharashtra Politics New Live Updates: 82 saal ka sher abhi bhi zinda hai, says Anil Deshmukh on Ajit Pawar's "retirement" remark for Sharad Pawar
Anil Deshmukh, Sharad Pawar loyalist, said, the 82-year-old lion (Sharad Pawar) is still alive on Ajit Pawar’s retirement remark for Pawar. Ajit Pawartook a jibe at Pawar saying BJP leaders retire at 75. Ajit Pawar said, "Give us your blessings and we will pray that you live a long life."
Maharashtra Politics New Live Updates: NCP leaders sign affidavit to show loyalty towards Sharad Pawar
NCP leaders supporting Sharad Pawar faction of National Congress Party signed affidavits to show loyalty towards the party president in Mumbai
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Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: The party symbol will stay with us, says Sharad Pawar
NCP president Sharad Pawar said, the party symbol will stay with his faction of party. The people and party workers who brought them to power are still with them, said Pawar. He said, Ajit Pawar faction did not follow any procedure. The party was not taken into confidence by the MLAs who split up
China to establish Economic and Cultural center in Mumbai
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Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: NCP has created strong leadership in Maharashtra over last 24 years, says Sharad Pawar
At his faction meeting, Sharad Pawar said,NCP has strong leadership in Maharashtra for over 24 years. Today, the entire country is watching us...This meeting is historic for NCP. We have to keep marching ahead despite the hurdles in our way, said NCP President Sharad Pawar. He also added, “Ajit Pawar should have spoken to me if he had any problems. If he had something on his mind he could have approached me"
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Elderly step back to the role of adviser, it is the norm, says Ajit Pawar addressing his faction
Are we not capable of running a government? We are. In Maharashtra politics, among those four to five key leaders, doesn't my name figure, even if it is at the end? Then, why are we not given the blessings? Even at a farmer's home, a son who reaches the age of 25 is told to look after the farm, while the elderly step back to the role of an adviser. This is the norm," says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, addressing party workers of his faction.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: If NCP can form govt with Shiv Sena, why not with BJP,says Praful Patel
Senior breakaway Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on July 5 defended rebel MLAs decision to join the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government. Patel speaking about NCP supporting Shiv Sena to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition said,“When we could accept the ideology of Shiv Sena, then what is the objection in going with BJP?
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates:NCP leaders to be taken to hotel following MET meeting
NCP leaders from Ajit Pawar's faction being taken to a hotel following their meeting at MET Bandra in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Praful Patel questions NCP's opposition to forming government with BJP
Senior NCP leader Praful Patel, addressing rebel MLAs at the MET Bandra meeting, defended their move to join the Shinde-Fadnavis government. Patel questioned the objection to aligning with the BJP, stating, "When we could accept the ideology of Shiv Sena, then what is the objection in going with BJP?"
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Supriya Sule criticizes PM Modi's alleged contradiction and targets BJP
"Our fight is not against any individual. Our fight is against the Bharatiya Janata Party," Supriya Sule takes a jibe at PM Modi, saying, "He had made a statement, 'Na Khaunga Na Khaane Doonga.' And today he's with the corrupt people."
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Jayant Patil initiates the disqualification process against 9 MLAs, EC notified
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: “There were 17 opposition parties present, but 7 of them have only one Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha"
In his speech, Praful Patel makes fun of the opposition meeting in Patna. He says that when he attended the meeting with Sharad Pawar, he couldn't help but laugh at what he saw. He said, “There were 17 opposition parties present, but 7 of them have only one Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. One party doesn't have any MPs at all. These parties claim they will bring about change.”
Sharad Pawar is our deity, we seek his blessings: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar sends a message to his uncle Sharad Pawar, urging him to bless them and live till 100. He questions Sharad Pawar's resignation and criticizes the lack of a capable leader as an alternative to PM Modi in 2024. He says, "You are 82-83, give us your ashirwad (blessings)....you be 'shatayushi' (centenarian) but there has to be a point where you stop." The junior Pawar further asked his uncle, "Why did you resign if you intended to take it back?"
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Ajit Pawar seeks NCP party symbol
Ajit Pawar initiates dispute proceedings with ECI to claim NCP party symbol, backed by sworn affidavits from party leaders.
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Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar-led meeting witnesses strong presence of MLAs, MLCs, and MPs at YB Chavan centre
In a significant display of solidarity, a gathering led by Sharad Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, witnessed the presence of 13 MLAs, 3 MLCs, and 5 MPs at YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai. Among the 13 MLAs attending the meeting were notable figures such as Anil Deshmukh, Rohit Pawar, Rajendra Shingne, Ashok Pawar, Kiran Lahmate, Prajakta Tanpure, Balasaheb Patil, Jitendra Awhad, Chetan Vithal Tupe, Jayant Patil, Rajesh Tope, Sandeep Kshirsagar, and Devendra Bhuyar. Their participation underscored their unwavering support for Sharad Pawar and the NCP. Furthermore, the gathering saw the presence of 5 MPs, including Srinivas Patil, Supriya Sule, Amol Kolhe, Fauzia Khan, and Vandana Chavan. Their attendance reflected the commitment of the party's parliamentary representatives to the cause. Additionally, the meeting was attended by 3 MLCs, namely Shashikant Shinde, Babajani Durani, and Eknath Khadse, further consolidating the diverse representation of the NCP.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: The NCP crisis deepens as Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar battle intensifies
The ongoing crisis within the 24-year-old Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) escalated further as rival factions, led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, held simultaneous meetings in a display of strength. Sharad Pawar's faction convened a meeting at the YB Chavan Auditorium in Mumbai, while Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar called for a gathering of NCP MPs, MLAs, MLCs, district heads, and state delegates at the Mumbai Education Trust (MET) Bandra. These meetings followed significant appointments made by both factions, aiming to assert their dominance over the party.
Ajit Pawar's faction is actively collecting affidavits from party workers at MET Bandra, showcasing their allegiance to his leadership. Meanwhile, supporters of Sharad Pawar gathered at the YB Chavan Centre, raising slogans in his favor, highlighting their unwavering loyalty. The power struggle between the two factions has resulted in a bitter battle, adding to the complexity of the NCP crisis.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Strong support gathers for Sharad Pawar ahead of crucial meeting
Accompanied by other prominent party leaders, Sharad Pawar's arrival at YB Chavan Centre served as a powerful show of strength, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the NCP and its cause.
Having successfully fought and overcome cancer, Pawar's appearance was a testament to his indomitable spirit and dedication to the party's mission.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: 29 MLAs back Ajit Pawar's camp amid Maharashtra political crisis
29 MLAs Attend Ajit Pawar's Camp in MET College, Bandra; 36 needed to avoid disqualification amid Maharashtra political crisis
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Sharad Pawar's camp gathers support
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has departed for YB Chavan Centre where he will be meeting with party MLAs and other office bearers. This meeting comes in the wake of his nephew Ajit Pawar and eight other party leaders joining the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government on July 2. Reports suggest that around 14-15 MLAs have already pledged their support to Sharad Pawar's camp at YB Chavan Centre, where the meeting is scheduled to take place soon.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: Who has more MLAs?
Critical meetings in Mumbai to determine the future of NCP.32 MLAs and 5 MLCs actively support Ajit Pawar, out of the 40 MLAs who pledged their support. Sharad Pawar has 8 MLAs on his side. 12 MLAs remain unaligned. One woman MLA from Ajit's camp was unable to attend the meeting. Sharad Pawar relies on experience and popularity, while Ajit Pawar urges MLAs to make a practical choice. Over 30 MLAs attend Ajit Pawar's camp meeting at MET Bandra college.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: MP Kolhe's loyalties remain with the senior Pawar
NCP Lok Sabha MP Amol Kolhe reveals that he contemplated quitting the party following the split, but changed his mind after meeting with party president Sharad Pawar. Kolhe expressed his loyalty to the senior Pawar amidst the developments surrounding the swearing-in of Ajit Pawar and other NCP MLAs.
Maharashtra Politics News Live Updates: ED-sponsored government, divided NCP says Venugopal
Venugopal slams BJP, accusing them of using the Enforcement Directorate to divide Shiv Sena and NCP, stating the government lacks moral support from the people of Maharashtra.
