Ashok Chavan

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the BJP, refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding a senior Congress leader breaking down in front of Sonia Gandhi, dismissing these claims as unfounded.

Met Jarange to discuss community issues, no poll link, says Ashok Chavan

The activist said a meeting of the Maratha community is scheduled on March 24 and the way ahead will be discussed.

From Ashok Chavan to Milind Deora, 10 big names that left Congress since 2019 polls

With the recent resignation of former CM Ashok Chavan for the Congress party amid the buzz of Kamal Nath joining BJP, ahead of Lok Sabha polls, here's a list of leaders who exited the Congress party.

Ashok Chavan explains decision to join BJP, says 'no work happening in Maharashtra Congress'

The erstwhile Congress veteran said that the party barely has any strategy in place in Maharashtra even though Lok Sabha polls are approaching soon

Ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan to file nomination for Rajya Sabha with BJP backing

Chavan joined the saffron party on February 13 in the presence of Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Ashok Chavan's Exit: Congress fails to arrest plummeting morale of both leaders and rank-and-file

Ashok Chavan will take away with him a big chunk of his loyalists from the Marathwada region. Facing repeated setbacks, the Congress high command has run out of ideas on how to stem this outflow of leaders

'These betrayers...': Congress's swipe at Ashok Chavan after he quits party

"When friends and colleagues leave a political party that has given them much - perhaps much more (than) they deserved - it is always a matter of anguish," Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said without naming Chavan.

Another week, another blow, Ashok Chavan adds to Congress' exit list

In 2010, Ashok Chavan had to step down as the chief minister of Maharashtra for his alleged involvement in Adarsh housing scam

Ashok Chavan quits Congress: The ex-Maharashtra CM's political journey in 10 points

Ashokrao assumed the position of the 16th Chief Minister in Maharashtra on December 8, 2008, following the Mumbai terror attacks which led to the resignation of the erstwhile chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh

Maha: Congress leader Ashok Chavan not to take part in MVA's protest march due to prior commitment

In a tweet, Chavan said he extends his support to the morcha, but he will not be able to participate in it due to a scheduled wedding event in Nanded.

Maharashtra plans to take 15,000 crore loan from ABD for road works: Ashok Chavan

Speaking to reporters here, Chavan said the backlog in road work had gone up and the funds required would be more than what the state budget has allocated.

Maharashtra govt will challenge Maratha Reservation Order, says Congress leader Ashok Chavan

Congress leader Ashok Chavan, who heads the cabinet sub-committee on the Maratha quota, said there is also a proposal to file a recall application before the three-member SC bench that gave the ruling and move the Constitution bench to vacate the interim stay on operation of the 2018 reservation law.

Coronavirus pandemic | Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan tests positive for COVID-19: Report

Chavan is currently admitted to a hospital in Nanded and his condition is stable

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray discusses pandemic situation with opposition leaders

While some of the leaders gathered at Mantralaya (state secretariat), others, including Uddhav Thackeray himself, took part in the meeting through video conference, an official in the Chief Minister's Office said.

Date of implementing Mumbai 24x7 plan yet to be decided, says Ashok Chavan

"Nightlife is not a proper word for what we have decided today. It's Mumbai 24x7 service for selected areas of the city. The date of its implementation is yet to be decided. We are looking for safe and secure places. We will keep police arrangements in mind," Chavan said.

Congress joined govt as Muslims insisted on keeping BJP out: Ashok Chavan

The remarks were purportedly made by the PWD Minister while addressing an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rally in Nanded in Marathwada region of the state recently.

Have conveyed our stand to CM about portfolio allocation, he will decide: Ashok Chavan

Congress's Ashok Chavan spoke to reporters after a meeting of leaders of the ruling coalition of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress here.

CAA 'unconstitutional', shouldn't be enforced in Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan

Large parts of the country, especially West Bengal and the north-east, saw widespread protests after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) was enacted last week.

Cong must be assertive, no delay in portfolio allocation: Chavan

There needs to be balance among the three parties that have formed the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government led by Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, he told news channel ABP Majha.

Ashok Chavan takes aim at BJP on Ajit Pawar's tweets

Chavan's remarks came hours after Ajit Pawar, who had joined hands with the BJP on Saturday, on Sunday tweeted that he was still with the NCP and that Sharad Pawar continued to be his leader.

Balasaheb Thorat new president of Maharashtra Congress?

Chavan had submitted his resignation to the party leadership after the Congress recorded its worst ever performance in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections, winning just one seat.

No place for MNS in Opposition alliance in Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan

This has been conveyed to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), said state Congress chief Ashok Chavan.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Ashok Chavan name not included in Maharashtra Congress' first list of 26 candidates

Listing Amita Chavan’s name for the Nanded seat has sparked speculation that Ashok Chavan may skip the Lok Sabha polls to focus on the assembly polls scheduled for September-October

Time for people to vote out BJP govt in Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan

Addressing aBanjara community rally in Solapur district, around 350km from here, the former chief minister said the Fadnavis government has "failed" to solve the problems being faced by farmers.

Ashok Chavan asks Devendra Fadnavis to apologise for 'dog' barb at Opposition

Chavan also asked Fadnavis to apologise to the people of the state over his remark.