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Maharashtra polls: Supriya Sule questions misuse of probe agencies

A controversy erupted after a book quoted that Chhagan Bhujbal left Sharad Pawar faction and joined Ajit Pawar in 2023 to avoid investigation by the Enforcement Directorate

I have spoken in Parliament on numerous occasions about the misuse of central agencies. Rival parties are being broken up by an invisible power in an unconstitutional way, Sule said. (FILE ANI PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit garners support for Tingre, assures MLC seat for Mulik

Mulik had earlier said that the Wadgaonsheri constituency would have two legislators in the form of Tingre as MLA and himself being assured a legislative council seat

Deputy chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis had a personal meeting with Mulik who later withdrew his nomination for the constituency after he was denied the ticket. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

From where is MVA going to get the money to implement ‘Panchsutri’: Ajit Pawar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday announced the ‘Panchsutri’ programme for the people of Maharashtra

Earlier, the Congress had announced a loan waiver and free electricity but rolled back on its promises claiming it did not have the money. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Third generation of Pawar family takes charge of Baramati poll campaign

From deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s side, his sons Parth and Jay Pawar have been active since the last few months

Yugendra Pawar, the grandnephew of Sharad Pawar, will contest against deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: NCP (SP) hopes to win battle of symbols

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, while addressing voters in Baramati this week, emphasised, remember what happened in the Lok Sabha, especially in Satara and Dindori. This time, keep in mind—our symbol is ‘Tutari vajavnara manus’

Earlier, the ‘trumpet’ symbol in the ‘free symbols’ list’ was translated as ‘tutari’ in Marathi causing confusion among voters and consequently, significant vote diversion and electoral setbacks. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit Pawar condemns BJP leader Sadabhau Khot’s remarks on Sharad Pawar’s face

NCP chief Ajit Pawar condemned BJP's Sadabhau Khot for disrespectful remarks about Sharad Pawar, calling them inappropriate and reflecting poor political culture.

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

NCP (SP) hopes to win battle of symbols

Pawar, while addressing voters in Baramati this week, emphasised, “Remember what happened in the Lok Sabha elections, especially in Satara and Dindori? This time, keep in mind—our symbol is ‘Tutari Vajavnara Manus’

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit Pawar condemns Sadabhau Khot’s remarks on Sharad Pawar

NCP chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday condemned Mahayuti ally Sadabhau Khot for his remarks on Sharad Pawar

Pune

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Mahayuti, MVA field only around 10% women in polls

Maharashtra parties field only 10% women candidates for the November assembly polls, raising concerns over true women's empowerment despite rhetoric.

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 08:26 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Sharad Pawar talks of retirement from politics, backs Yugendra as political heir

Sharad Pawar, 84, hints at retiring from politics, introducing grand-nephew Yugendra as his successor amid family rivalry in Baramati's elections

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar addressed an election rally at Chaudharwadi in Baramati on Tuesday (PTI)

Mumbai

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 08:59 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi, Abhay Khairnar

Mahayuti, MVA field only around 10% women in polls

Both Mahayuti and MVA alliances have fielded only around 10% women candidates in the assembly polls to be held on November 20

Pune

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Sharad Pawar hints at retirement from Parliamentary politics

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at stepping back from parliamentary politics, suggesting that he may retire at the end of his current Rajya Sabha term in 2026

Pune

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi, Abhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: Ajit Pawar visits 29 villages in Baramati on Friday

Ajit Pawar intensifies campaigning in Baramati, visiting 29 villages and addressing rallies as he faces nephew Yugendra in a crucial election.

Beginning 7 am on Friday, the deputy chief minister visited as many as 29 villages in Baramati and addressed small rallies. He spent around 15 minutes in each village, visiting Malad, Gunwadi, Dorelwadi, Zargadwadi, Pimpli, Katewadi, Songaon, Mekhali, Ghadgewadi, Nirawagaj, Sangavi and Thoptewadi among others. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Renewed rift: Shivtare criticises NCP over rebel candidate in Purandar

On Thursday, Shivtare alleged that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had fielded a candidate against him in Purandar, despite the alliance between Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP under the Mahayuti coalition

Pune

Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: Will Pawar family celebrate Diwali together amid political divide?

For years, the Pawar family has come together for Diwali, with family members, supporters, political leaders, industry figures, and local citizens gathering to greet senior leader Sharad Pawar

Every Diwali, Ajit traditionally visits Sharad Pawar’s home in Baramati, celebrating alongside Sule—a moment that holds familial and political significance and is often covered by the media. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: Three Ashwini Kadams in Parvati stir confusion

The official candidate from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) is Ashwini Nitin Kadam; however, another Ashwini Nitin Kadam has entered the fray, who is being seen as a “dummy” candidate, with a third Ashwini Kadam also contesting

With incumbent MLA Madhuri Misal contesting against Ashwini Kadam from the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), and Congress rebel Aba Bagul running as an independent, the race has taken an interesting turn. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: In BJP bastion Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil locked in triangular contest

Patil’s key challengers this time are former MLA Chandrakant Mokate of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate Kishor Shinde

In recent weeks, Patil has contended with resistance from within the BJP itself. Rebel party members Amol Balwadkar and Ujwal Keskar had initially prepared to contest the election against him, citing Patil’s non-local status and calling for a fresh face for Kothrud. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maharashtra polls: Fadnavis, Prithviraj say irrigation scam probe against Ajit initiated by RR Patil

The deputy chief minister’s comments come as RR Patil’s son, Rohit Patil, contests the upcoming assembly elections under the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) against NCP candidate Sanjay Kaka Patil

Ajit, speaking at Tasgaon in Sangli district on Tuesday, alleged that he was “betrayed” by his former colleague, the late RR Patil, who was then the home minister and initiated an inquiry into the irrigation scam (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Probe against Ajit Pawar was initiated by NCP, claim Fadnavis and Chavan

NCP chief and deputy CM Ajit Pawar accused the late RR Patil of betraying him in ordering an inquiry into his alleged involvement in a ₹70,000 crore scam

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:05 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Fadnavis counters Pawar on aircraft unit, says no need to lie at this age

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday claimed the final assembly line (FAL) of Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus in Gujarat was to be set up in Maharashtra but shifted on PM’s behest

Pune

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit Pawar alleges betrayal by former colleague in irrigation scam probe

Ajit Pawar on Tuesday alleged that he was ‘betrayed’ by his former close colleague and then home minister, the late RR Patil, who initiated an open inquiry against him in the multi-crore irrigation scam

Ajit Pawar (in pic) on Tuesday alleged that he was ‘betrayed’ by his former close colleague and then home minister, the late RR Patil, who initiated an open inquiry against him in the multi-crore irrigation scam. (HT)

Pune

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:52 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Will you split family for power ambitions? Sharad Pawar slams Ajit

Sharad Pawar held back little on Tuesday when he accused nephew Ajit Pawar of splitting the family to pursue his political ambitions

Pune

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

In Pune, Mahayuti manages to relent some rebels

BJP managed to contain rebellion in Wadgaonsheri as its leader Jagdish Mulik decided not to enter the poll fray as the filing of nomination papers for assembly elections ended Tuesday evening

Pune

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Will you split family for ambition: Sharad Pawar slams Ajit

Sharad Pawar criticized nephew Ajit for family rifts over politics while campaigning for grand-nephew Yugendra, amidst ongoing election tensions.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar and his nephew and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar (HT FILE)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 03:00 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit Pawar, Yugendra Pawar file nominations in Baramati

The battle for Baramati in the assembly elections will be a replay of sorts of the Lok Sabha contest

**EDS: IMAGE VIA @supriya_sule ON MONDAY, OCT 28, 2024** NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar with party candidate from Baramati constituency Yugendra Pawar as the latter files his nomination ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Baramati. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_28_2024_000175B) (PTI)

Mumbai

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:15 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Fadnavis, Kolhe pacify party rebels for Kothrud and Hadapsar seats

BJP and NCP (SP) leadership were able to pacify the disgruntled members who opposed their chosen candidates in Kothrud and Hadapsar assembly constituencies

Pune

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Senas presence diminishing in Pune district

Shiv Sena's influence in Pune has sharply declined post-split, now contesting only two seats. The BJP and NCP have gained ground, limiting Sena's reach.

Pune

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Baramati has always picked me, says Sharad Pawar as Yugendra files nomination

The nomination filings of both Ajit Pawar and his nephew Yugendra at the Baramati Tahsildar’s office marked a significant point in one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families

Sharad Pawar who accompanied Yugendra with Supriya Sule said, he has full confidence in Baramati citizens. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit says Sharad Pawar split the family over Baramati contest

At a public meeting after filing his nomination, Ajit addressed criticisms of Baramati’s development

Ajit’s wife, Sunetra, and his sister performed an ‘aukshan’ ritual before he filed the form. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Diwali Pahat becomes political stage across Maharashtra ahead of elections

With over 250 events planned in Pune alone, and similar programmes spreading to cities like Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, and Sangli, the demand for artistes, musicians, and organisers has spiked

Many local politicians are playing a key role in backing these events, recognising their potential to bring communities together. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Oct 27, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

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A controversy erupted after a book quoted that Chhagan Bhujbal left Sharad Pawar faction and joined Ajit Pawar in 2023 to avoid investigation by the Enforcement Directorate

Mulik had earlier said that the Wadgaonsheri constituency would have two legislators in the form of Tingre as MLA and himself being assured a legislative council seat

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday announced the ‘Panchsutri’ programme for the people of Maharashtra

From deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s side, his sons Parth and Jay Pawar have been active since the last few months

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, while addressing voters in Baramati this week, emphasised, remember what happened in the Lok Sabha, especially in Satara and Dindori. This time, keep in mind—our symbol is ‘Tutari vajavnara manus’

NCP chief Ajit Pawar condemned BJP's Sadabhau Khot for disrespectful remarks about Sharad Pawar, calling them inappropriate and reflecting poor political culture.

Pawar, while addressing voters in Baramati this week, emphasised, “Remember what happened in the Lok Sabha elections, especially in Satara and Dindori? This time, keep in mind—our symbol is ‘Tutari Vajavnara Manus’

NCP chief and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday condemned Mahayuti ally Sadabhau Khot for his remarks on Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra parties field only 10% women candidates for the November assembly polls, raising concerns over true women's empowerment despite rhetoric.

Sharad Pawar, 84, hints at retiring from politics, introducing grand-nephew Yugendra as his successor amid family rivalry in Baramati's elections

Both Mahayuti and MVA alliances have fielded only around 10% women candidates in the assembly polls to be held on November 20

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at stepping back from parliamentary politics, suggesting that he may retire at the end of his current Rajya Sabha term in 2026

Ajit Pawar intensifies campaigning in Baramati, visiting 29 villages and addressing rallies as he faces nephew Yugendra in a crucial election.

On Thursday, Shivtare alleged that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had fielded a candidate against him in Purandar, despite the alliance between Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP under the Mahayuti coalition

For years, the Pawar family has come together for Diwali, with family members, supporters, political leaders, industry figures, and local citizens gathering to greet senior leader Sharad Pawar

The official candidate from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) is Ashwini Nitin Kadam; however, another Ashwini Nitin Kadam has entered the fray, who is being seen as a “dummy” candidate, with a third Ashwini Kadam also contesting

Patil’s key challengers this time are former MLA Chandrakant Mokate of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate Kishor Shinde

The deputy chief minister’s comments come as RR Patil’s son, Rohit Patil, contests the upcoming assembly elections under the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) against NCP candidate Sanjay Kaka Patil

NCP chief and deputy CM Ajit Pawar accused the late RR Patil of betraying him in ordering an inquiry into his alleged involvement in a ₹70,000 crore scam

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday claimed the final assembly line (FAL) of Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus in Gujarat was to be set up in Maharashtra but shifted on PM’s behest

Ajit Pawar on Tuesday alleged that he was ‘betrayed’ by his former close colleague and then home minister, the late RR Patil, who initiated an open inquiry against him in the multi-crore irrigation scam

Sharad Pawar held back little on Tuesday when he accused nephew Ajit Pawar of splitting the family to pursue his political ambitions

BJP managed to contain rebellion in Wadgaonsheri as its leader Jagdish Mulik decided not to enter the poll fray as the filing of nomination papers for assembly elections ended Tuesday evening

Sharad Pawar criticized nephew Ajit for family rifts over politics while campaigning for grand-nephew Yugendra, amidst ongoing election tensions.

The battle for Baramati in the assembly elections will be a replay of sorts of the Lok Sabha contest

BJP and NCP (SP) leadership were able to pacify the disgruntled members who opposed their chosen candidates in Kothrud and Hadapsar assembly constituencies

Shiv Sena's influence in Pune has sharply declined post-split, now contesting only two seats. The BJP and NCP have gained ground, limiting Sena's reach.

The nomination filings of both Ajit Pawar and his nephew Yugendra at the Baramati Tahsildar’s office marked a significant point in one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families

At a public meeting after filing his nomination, Ajit addressed criticisms of Baramati’s development

With over 250 events planned in Pune alone, and similar programmes spreading to cities like Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, and Sangli, the demand for artistes, musicians, and organisers has spiked

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