Articles by Faisal Malik
Devendra Fadnavis was keen on inducting me, Ajit Pawar nixed it: Chhagan Bhujbal
Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday trained his guns on his party chief Ajit Pawar
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 09:05 AM IST
After Bhujbal’s axing, what’s next for the 77-year old OBC leader?
An angry Bhujbal publicly expressed his displeasure on Monday, a day after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP left him bereft of a ministry
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years
39 ministers from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP sworn in Maharashtra cabinet; 18 are first-timers. Portfolio allocation expected soon amid party adjustments
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 09:03 AM IST
NCP comes up with 50% fresh faces, drops heavyweights Bhujbal and Walse Patil
NCP leader Ajit Pawar reshuffles cabinet post-elections, dropping three senior leaders and urging MLAs to perform without excuses.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion
Eknath Shinde delays cabinet expansion in Maharashtra due to portfolio disputes, as BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP negotiate amid tensions
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Ajit visits Sharad Pawar on birthday, sets tongues wagging
Before meeting Pawar, Ajit had also extended his wishes to the veteran leader through a post on social media platform, X
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Clamour in Ajit Pawar-led NCP for ministerial berths
It’s not just Eknath Shinde who is struggling to accommodate his MLAs in the new Mahayuti ministerial council. With a limited number of berths, Ajit Pawar too is in the same situation; with the senior leaders of his party unwilling to make room for new faces
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on 84th birthday in New Delhi
"Some relations are beyond politics. Politics is also not only about criticism," said the Maharashtra deputy chief minister after the meetng with Pawar
Published on Dec 12, 2024 01:17 PM IST
For the first time, Pawar has been politically assassinated, says BJP leader
At a public meeting organised by the BJP in support of EVMs, the politicians called Pawar a “cunning wolf”, “untrustworthy” and a “betrayer”
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Speaker to be elected on Monday, Narwekar likely to get second term
Maharashtra assembly to elect a new Speaker on Monday; BJP likely to nominate Rahul Narwekar for a second term after his previous impactful rulings.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Oppn pushes anti-EVM stand, boycotts special assembly session on first day
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has blamed the recent landslide win of the Mahayuti alliance on alleged manipulation of EVMs
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Special Maharashtra session begins amid opposition boycott
Opposition members subsequently gathered outside to pay respects to Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Published on Dec 07, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet
In the new power-sharing pact being worked out, the BJP, which won 132 seats, will have 22-23 ministries; Ekanth Shinde, who has 57 MLAs, will get 11-12 berths; and the NCP, which has 41 MLAs, will get 9-10 berths
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Markadwadi becomes focal point of MVA’s anti-EVM drive
Markadwadi village in Maharashtra is at the center of an MVA campaign against EVMs, alleging electoral fraud after a recent assembly defeat.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
Challenges ahead for Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are getting numbers for civic polls, keeping their flock together
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Top 3 sealed, hectic parleys for key posts continue in Mahayuti
As night fell on a day of hectic parleys and back-room discussions, the fog had lifted over the first question but some suspense still lingered over the second -- particularly on the home portfolio
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Ajit Pawar, deputy to four different CMs, returns to the post for his 6th term
Ajit Pawar, a six-time deputy CM of Maharashtra, aims for the chief minister's role amid political ups and downs, reaffirming his commitment to governance
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Maharashtra: Fadnavis, Shinde work out interim pact ahead of oath-taking
The leaders set aside differences for now but yet to thrash out power-sharing; BJP to choose its CM nominee on Wednesday
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Cracks in NCP (SP)? Three leaders meet Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis
After a poor election performance, NCP (SP) faces potential defections, with two MLAs meeting Ajit Pawar, raising speculation of joining his faction
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:22 AM IST
MVA launches all-out offensive against EVMs
Opposition parties demand a return to the paper ballot, claim EVMs can be hacked and poll results manipulated.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:54 AM IST
Cabinet formation: Ajit Pawar is in a spot selecting ministers
NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, may secure 11 ministerial posts in the new Mahayuti government, prompting a reshuffle of senior leaders.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 09:19 AM IST
Congress flags 47-lakh surge in voter nos five months before polls
The party has termed the unprecedented registration of 47 lakh new voters a potential electoral fraud and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Cong candidate accuses Patole of working for RSS
MUMBAI: As the state Congress party reviewed the reasons for its poor performance in the Assembly polls in an introspection meeting at its Dadar office, the top leadership faced serious accusations from its candidate from Nagpur Central constituency, Bunty Shelke, who accused state Congress chief Nana Patole of secretly working for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), BJP’s ideologue
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Congress MLAs authorise Kharge to choose new legislature party leader
Newly elected MLAs authorised party president Mallikarjun Kharge to choose the new leader of the CLP and the chief whip in the state assembly
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 09:03 AM IST
Faced with alleged EVM manipulation, MVA to launch mass campaign
In separate meetings held by the MVA’s three parties on Tuesday, the issue of EVM transparency was the central focus
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Naik family has won Yavatmal's Pusad seat for 72 years
Indraneel Naik extends his family's 72-year political legacy in Maharashtra's Pusad, winning by a record margin in the latest assembly polls
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 08:55 AM IST
After poll debacle, Patole meets Kharge, denies resigning from post
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole met with party leader Kharge to discuss assembly poll results, denying resignation rumors and questioning election integrity.
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: MVA seeks EVM data; in self-introspection mode
After poor Maharashtra election results, MVA leaders accept outcomes but seek EVM data analysis for possible malpractice insights
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:55 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Did minorities desert MVA? Muslim analysts debunk notion
The community was so determined to steer clear of non-secular parties that they chose not to vote for Muslim candidates fielded by the Mahayuti, they said
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Mahayuti to decide chief minister jointly: State BJP chief Bawankule
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti parties debate chief minister candidacy post-election victory, with a focus on coalition dynamics and consensus building
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:42 AM IST