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Sharad Pawar
Sharad Govindrao Pawar (born 12 December 1940) is a veteran Indian politician, seasoned parliamentarian, and founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Known for his political acumen and
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Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16: Who is retiring, party-wise tally and who will gain?
The polls will take place across 10 states-- Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. The elections have been necessitated as the incumbent members are retiring this year.
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1. Who is Sharad Pawar?
Sharad Pawar is a senior Indian politician, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Union Minister.
2. How many times has Sharad Pawar been Maharashtra’s Chief Minister?
He has served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra three times—in 1978, 1988, and 1993.
3. What is Sharad Pawar’s role in Indian cricket?
He has been the President of BCCI and also served as the President of the ICC, showing his strong involvement in cricket administration.
4. What caused the NCP split in 2023?
The party split occurred when Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar’s nephew, broke away to join the NDA government in Maharashtra, creating a major political division in the NCP.
5. Is Sharad Pawar still active in politics?
Yes, despite his age, Sharad Pawar remains a key political strategist and advisor, especially within the opposition bloc at the national level.
