Shailesh Gaikwad is political editor and heads the political bureau in Hindustan Times' Mumbai edition.In his career of over 20 years, he has covered Maharashtra politics, state government and urban governance issues.
Articles by Shailesh Gaikwad
Which way, Pawar saheb?
NCP chief Sharad Pawar continues to intrigue political observers even as greenhorns rush to write his political obituary. Some time ago, people wondered whether Pawar would shift to the BJP led NDA, writes Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Jun 07, 2009 02:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Don’t take Congress for granted, CM tells Pawar
As the high-stakes battle for the 48 Lok Sabha seats from Maharashtra enters the final phase, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has a message for his party’s alliance partner, the Nationalist Congress Party: Don’t take us for granted. We have the option of going it alone in the Assembly polls. Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Apr 27, 2009 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Anti-chappal security
No one can match the innovative ways of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi’s securitymen. At every rally Modi addresses, the security put up a basketball net around the dais to check a possible chappal attack! Shailesh Gaikwad writes.
Updated on Apr 26, 2009 01:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Legacy at stake
One is humble and down to earth, but ambitious. The other is short-tempered, but popular. Meet the two descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji who are contesting the polls in western Maharashtra, report Shailesh Gaikwad and Yogesh Joshi.
Updated on Apr 20, 2009 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad and Yogesh Joshi, Kolhapur/satara
Wanted: Young minds to crank up economy
Young Mumbai’s biggest concern is the economic slowdown, and it believes that younger politicians are most likely to lead them out of this crisis, report Ketaki Ghoge & Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Apr 16, 2009 01:27 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Ketaki Ghoge & Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Pawarful, but taking nothing for granted
Western Maharashtra has always been a Pawar bastion. When he led the state Congress, it voted Congress; now that he is chief of the NCP, it votes NCP. In 2004, the party won both Kolhapur district seats. But no election can be taken for granted. Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Apr 13, 2009 12:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
‘India should have held IPL, not been scared’
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has lashed out at the Centre for its refusal to provide security to the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) T-20 cricket matches that were to be held this month, Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Apr 08, 2009 01:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Kolhapur
Pawar slams Cong over IPL
The Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar has lashed out at the Centre over its refusal to provide security to the Indian Premier League’s T-20 cricket matches that were to be held this month.
Updated on Apr 08, 2009 12:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Kasab lawyer wants a day to think it over
After protests at her residence over representing Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, lone terrorist arrested for his involvement in 26/11 attacks, advocate Anjali Waghmare sought a day from a special court to decide whether to continue in the case, reports HT.
Updated on Apr 01, 2009 01:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vignesh Iyer & Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
In supporting role
It is not only the small parties contesting the polls that may decisively influence its outcome. Some parties not contesting at all may do the same.
Updated on Apr 05, 2009 01:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Alibaug
Congress vs NCP shifts to IPL pitch
The controversy over the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to worsen the already strained ties between the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. See graphics
Updated on Mar 23, 2009 10:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Wanted: Young, dynamic MPs
There is a need for youths to enter politics, finds a Hindustan Times-C Fore survey in Mumbai. People want young, personable, and dynamic Members of Parliament (MPs) and they are very worried about the economy. Shailesh Gaikwad reports. See Graphics | Spl: My India My Vote 2009
Updated on Mar 19, 2009 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
The great Indian joint family
The only thing certain about the coming general elections is that neither the Congress nor the BJP, India’s two big parties, will win the 272 seats needed for a majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Varghese K George & Shailesh Gaikwad report. See Graphics|See Special: My India My Vote 2009
Updated on Mar 04, 2009 01:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Varghese K George & Shailesh Gaikwad, New Delhi
Politicians vote for reality shows
In these general elections, there will be 40 million first-time voters — a generation growing up on a heavy dose of TV. What better way for politicians to catch their attention than to jump onto the reality show bandwagon? Shailesh Gaikwad & Nandini R Iyer tell more...
Updated on Mar 03, 2009 12:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad & Nandini R Iyer, Mumbai/new Delhi
Did they or didn’t they?
Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray are not confirming it. Or denying it either. But insiders insist the NCP Chief and Sena scion had a closed-door meeting in New Delhi, reports Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Feb 22, 2009 02:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Aiming for a bigger role?
The announcement for Loksabha polls is expected in a few days and political parties have begun their permutations and combinations in a bid to win maximum seats, writes Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Feb 19, 2009 12:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Sleeping with the enemy
Finally, Narayan Rane is back in the Congress.
Updated on Feb 17, 2009 01:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Ramalinga Raju’s ‘friend’ in Maharashtra
As skeletons tumble out of the Satyam closet, some politicians in Maharashtra have some worrying to do. If one believes the whispers, Ramlinga Raju had a ‘friend’ in Maharashtra — a powerful top functionary.
Updated on Jan 18, 2009 02:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Importance of Dutts in Mumbai
For almost a decade, the Bandra-Andheri stretch has been a Congress stronghold. It’s not that successive Congress governments did anything extraordinary to earn residents’ loyalty.
Updated on Jan 14, 2009 10:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Highway accident
Why did high-profile minister Anil Deshmukh, who headed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), lose his kursi in the recent reshuffle? Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Jan 04, 2009 02:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Where were they on 26/11?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan announced a high-level probe to investigate if any of the top officials were guilty of dereliction of duty during the 26/11 terror attack. Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Dec 18, 2008 01:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Nagpur
‘Taj and Oberoi were warned’
Maharashtra Home Minister Jayant Patil said the Mumbai police had alerted the management of Taj and Oberoi hotels that both the premises were under threat of a terror attack. Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on Dec 18, 2008 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Nagpur
‘This will scare investors away’
The Maharashtra Government on Tuesday said the decision to ensure jobs for the locals is largely aimed at blue-collar jobs or large-scale recruitments, report Shailesh Gaikwad and Rajendra Aklekar.
Updated on Nov 19, 2008 01:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad and Rajendra Aklekar, Mumbai
A fair verdict, but is it enough?
The verdict in the Khairlanji case, delivered by the sessions court in Bhandara, needs to be welcomed. It sends a strong message and will act as a deterrent, writes Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Sep 25, 2008 12:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Give us this land, there isn’t any other: CM
A week after Central environment clearance was rejected for Mumbai’s second airport, the state govt launches a desperate effort to make it a reality, reports Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Mar 08, 2008 02:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Mumbai second airport plan may be grounded
The proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport, seen as a solution to air traffic congestion at Mumbai airport, is in trouble, reports Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Mar 07, 2008 04:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Raj released on bail; one dead in Nashik
Big-time media hype powers small-time politician Raj Thackeray to political stardom, writes S Gaikwad.Who is the real Mumbaikar?
Updated on Jun 07, 2012 05:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad, Mumbai
Divide and Raj
Once heir apparent to Balasaheb, this hardline Maratha has again whipped up parochial passion for political gains, reports Shailesh Gaikwad.
Updated on Feb 09, 2008 01:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad
Sanjay in jail, Sena leader a free man
The actor’s conviction bring the focus back on Madhukar Sarpotdar, who was also held with guns 9 years ago, report Shailesh Gaikwad and Sanjeev Shivadekar.AK-56 vs Smith & Wesson
Updated on Aug 03, 2007 04:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shailesh Gaikwad and Sanjeev Shivadekar, Mumbai
'Maharashtra will have to work harder'
The best admn in the country must live up to people's expectations, says DK Sankaran, Shailesh Gaikwad reports.
Updated on May 07, 2007 12:56 AM IST
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