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Chhagan Bhujbal
Chhagan Chandrabhai Bhujbal (born October 15, 1947) is a senior Indian politician and a prominent leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Ajit Pawar. Known for his influence
...Read more- Chhagan Bhujbal sworn in as minister in Devendra Fadnavis' Mahayuti cabinet
After taking the oath as Maharashtra minister, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said, "As it is said, 'everything is well if it ends well'.
- Chhagan Bhujbal, denied ministerial berth, lashes out at Ajit Pawar: 'Not a toy in your hands'
Chhagan Bhujbal pointed out that he was dropped as minister despite taking on Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and rallying the support of OBCs in Mahayuti's favour.
- Will Chhagan Bhujbal ditch Ajit Pawar's NCP? 3 reasons why he wasn't inducted into Fadnavis Cabinet
An NCP stalwart, Bhujbal is a former Deputy CM and has held key portfolios in both the previous Mahayuti and MVA governments.
- Is Chhagan Bhujbal quitting Ajit Pawar's NCP? OBC leader's public outcry sets off speculation
A day after the Maharashtra cabinet expansion, visibly disturbed Bhujbal, speaking to reporters he rejected the Rajya Sabha seat proposal seven days ago as it would amount to betrayal with his assembly constituency which he won in the state polls last month.
- Chhagan Bhujbal upset about exclusion from new Maharashtra cabinet, says will decide future course
Angered by Bhujbal's exclusion in the cabinet, his supporters held demonstrations in Nashik district.
- Decision to join Maharashtra govt taken after proper consideration: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal
On Sunday, Ajit Pawar led a vertical split in the NCP to become deputy chief minister in the Shiv Sena-BJP government. Eight other NCP MLAs, including Bhujbal, were sworn in as ministers in the Shinde cabinet.
