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Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar is an Indian politician from Maharashtra and a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Known for his assertive political style and stronghold in western Maharashtra, he has
...Read more- 'No permanent enemies in politics': Ajit Pawar rules out merger talks with uncle but keeps options open
When asked whether this alliance would extend beyond the civic polls, Ajit Pawar said no decision had been taken but acknowledged its immediate impact.
- Ajit Pawar's U-turn after all-out attack on BJP: 'Misquoted...Maharashtra govt doing good work'
Pawar recently launched a sharp attack on the BJP's tenure in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), alleging financial mismanagement and poor governance.
- Ajit Pawar on no alliance with BJP for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls: 'Partners in centre, state but direct contest here'
"We have an alliance at the Centre and in the state, but here it is a direct contest,” said Ajit Pawar.
- Gautam Adani to inaugurate centre of excellence in AI in Baramati on Sunday
The centre of excellence, funded by Adani, has been established under Vidya Pratishthan, the educational institute governed by the Pawar family.
- Unfriendly contest on cards? Ajit Pawar dials Congress for possible tie-up in Pune civic polls
The outreach comes at a time when both the BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP are preparing for what leaders describe as a "bitter battle" for control of the PMC.
- Hema Malini's first pic after Dharmendra's death out, politician Ajit Pawar meets the BJP MP at her residence
Veteran actor Dharmendra’s death left the industry grieving, and a day later Ajit Pawar visited Hema Malini at her Mumbai home to offer condolences in a quiet, personal meeting filled with support.
- Pune land deal report indicts sub-registrar, 2 others; Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son not mentioned
The report of the three-member panel, submitted on Tuesday, however did not mention Parth Pawar himself as his name did not appear on any document
- 'Who Parrikar?': Ajit Pawar’s remark on late Goa CM sparks embarrassment
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday courted embarrassment after his “who Parrikar?” remark drew sharp reactions during an interaction with citizens in Pune,
- 'Say will try to learn it': Ajit Pawar's advice to non-Marathi speaking people amid language row
Ajit Pawar's comments follow several instances of confrontations between non-Marathi and Marathi speakers, in the backdrop of the three-language row and the alleged imposition of Hindi.
- Ajit Pawar underlines the irony: 'Bridges collapsing as India becomes 3rd largest economy'
Ajit Pawar's remarks came after the collapse of two bridges -- in Pune and Vadodara -- in two months, leading to the loss of at least 24 lives.
- Hindi row: Efforts on to ensure need for morcha doesn't arise, says Ajit Pawar
Pawar's assurance comes amid protests by the Opposition against the "imposition" of the Hindi language in schools from class 1 on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature
- Indrayani river bridge was rusted, probably collapsed due to crowding: Ajit Pawar
Officials said the emergency response units, including the Pune rural police, fire brigade, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and others are conducting rescue operations
- NCP heading for a merger? Speculation grows as Pawars share stage for 4th time in two months
Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit were attending a seminar on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the sugar industry and agriculture sector in Pune.
- Nana Patole invites Ajit Pawar & Eknath Shinde to join opposition alliance, says 'ready to offer ...'
He took a dig at the state's ruling alliance, hinting that Congress would welcome both NCP chief Pawar as well as Shiv Sena president Shinde if tensions with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis intensify.
- M&M, Ashok Leyland, MGL shares tumble up to 3% on Maharashtra's motor tax hike
Maharashtra's decision to increase motor tax levied on compressed natural gas (CNG) four wheelers by a percent has weighed on shares of car companies and Mahanagar Gas.
- Pushpak train mishap: Tea seller started fire rumour, two passengers spread it, says deputy CM Ajit Pawar
A tea seller started the rumour about a fire on the train, which was then spread by two passengers, causing panic among travellers and prompting some to jump off the train.
- Ajit Pawar shares stage with uncle Sharad Pawar: Here's what happened minutes earlier - WATCH
The split in the NCP also changed the family dynamics although exchanges between the two sides have been limited to polite pleasantries.
- 'Back off!' How Sharad Pawar nixed nephew Ajit Pawar's 'plan for another NCP mutiny'
Ajit's faction proposed last December that all MPs from NCP (SP), except the father-daughter duo of Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, will be welcomed into the NCP camp and given appropriate roles.
- Ajit Pawar loses cool over people's petitions at public event, tells them 'you don't own me'
Addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, he also asked the people present if they had made him their servant.'You have voted for me, but that doesn’t mean you own me,' the irate NCP leader said.
- 'Abhinandan Devabhau': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wins praise from opposition amid coalition strains
Recently, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), in its party mouthpiece Saamana, praised Fadnavis, referring to him as "Devabhau."
