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Yogesh Joshi

Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.

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Attempt by Opposition to create unrest in the country: PM Modi on fake videos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while referring to fake videos made through artificial intelligence (AI) termed the latest developments “worrisome”.

Pune

Updated on Apr 30, 2024 06:45 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Will BJP’s attempt to shift Maharashtra battle to Modi Vs Rahul help party?

MVA has this time fielded strong candidates at some places from Western Maharashtra and Marathwada, who have put a formidable challenge in front of Mahayuti.

Last week Fadnavis repeated the same message as he spoke in a public rally addressed by the Prime Minister at Kolhapur. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Apr 29, 2024 10:01 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Can Shivaji Maharaj’s two descendants become princes of polls?

The ongoing general elections in India will witness two descendants of 17th-century Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj contesting the polls: Udayanraje Bhosale from Satara and Chhatrapati Shahu II from Kolhapur

Udayanraje Bhosale from Satara is the 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Updated on Apr 28, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

HT interview | ‘INDIA bloc must stick together after June 4,’ says Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar also said the debate on wealth redistribution is “entirely foolish” but caste census is the imperative for reservation to be recalibrated.

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar.(HT photo)

India News

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByMeenal Baghel, Yogesh Joshi

RSS enters Supriya-vs-Sunetra battle

Baramati goes to polls on May 7. Sunetra, a newbie, is locked in a tough battle with three-time MP Supriya Pawar, whose father Sharad Pawar has been micro-managing Supriya’s campaign in the family’s five-decade-old stronghold and putting every possible effort into the high-stakes contest

Mumbai

Updated on Apr 21, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Jaishankar accuses Opposition of doublespeak on Katchatheevu, China rows

According to Jaishankar, the records made available through RTI suggests foreign secretary had briefed then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Karunanidhi between 1973-1974 about the Katchatheevu

External affairs minister S Jaishankar (C) arrives at the public function on Friday. (Mahendra Kolhe/HT)

Pune

Updated on Apr 13, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Monday Musings: Fragmentation of politics and division of votes

As the state heads into national elections, the political landscape has become more crowded with new players

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (C), Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis (L) and Ajit Pawar. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Apr 08, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Sunetra Pawar: When the personal is political

Sunetra Pawar has been nominated to contest the Baramati Lok Sabha seat against her husband Ajit’s cousin, Supriya Sule

Sunetra Pawar (in pic) has been nominated to contest the Baramati Lok Sabha seat against her husband Ajit’s cousin, Supriya Sule. (HT)

Pune

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 02:59 PM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Ticket to Sunetra a ploy to ‘finish off’ Pawar: Supriya Sule

Baramati is set for a high-profile battle after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s announcement of Sunetra Pawar as a candidate. Sunetra Pawar, 60, is set to lock horns with Supriya Sule, 54, three-time sitting member of parliament and daughter of Sharad Pawar

Sule further said that the duel within the Pawar family playing out in the LS polls will not dent her respect for Sunetra as the latter is her elder brother’s wife and like a mother to her. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Apr 01, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Wrestling’s age-old connection with Maha politics

Pawar may have turned a metaphorical usage around, but even literally, wrestlers, as well as those connected with the sport, have been of huge importance in Maharashtra politics. Even today, there are wrestlers in the forthcoming Lok Sabha fray from all parties

While Chandrahar Patil (left) joined Sena (UBT) earlier this month, Sharad Pawar was the president of Maharashtra State Wrestling Association for 40 years.

Mumbai

Updated on Mar 31, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Cong picks Kasba giant killer Dhangekar for Pune LS battle

Congress announces Ravindra Dhangekar as Pune Lok Sabha candidate, known for defeating BJP in Kasba Peth. Also named are 6 other Maharashtra candidates.

Pune

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Monday Musings: Five phases allow parties ample time to use forces effectively

While the ECI may have its reasons for prolonging the polling process over a month in the state, it comes as a relief for political parties amidst a cluttered political landscape

As the polling progresses from eastern to western Maharashtra, parties can deploy their forces sequentially from Vidarbha, Marathwada, and western Maharashtra to regions like Pune, Mumbai, Thane, and Nashik, slated for the final two phases. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Mar 18, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Baramati voters divided in Pawar versus Pawar battle

While the Lok Sabha contest in Baramati is likely to be between Sunetra and Supriya, its outcome will determine who has complete control over the organisation that saw Ajit rebel in July 2023, taking away the symbol and the party

NCP (SCP) leader Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar meet at a temple in Baramati recently. (PTI)

Pune

Updated on Mar 17, 2024 07:44 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Can the BJP make it once again in Pune?

Party banks on mega projects like metro rail work, river rejuvenation, Chandani Chowk multi-level flyover

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the police carried out a route march in Dehu Road area recently. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Mar 17, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

A Maratha face, Murlidhar Mohol is BJP’s Pune candidate for Lok Sabha polls

The BJP chose 50-year-old Mohol over other aspirants including former city unit chief Jagdish Mulik, and RSS functionary Sunil Deodhar

Pune

Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Old detractors corner Ajit Pawar in Baramati as uncle attempts to end past rivalries

While winning Baramati is crucial for Ajit Pawar’s future politics, his uncle is meeting some of his old rivals in state and local politics

Sharad Pawar with ex-MLA Anantrao Thopte (sitting on right) and his son Sangram Thopte (standing next to father). (HT)

Pune

Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Monday Musings: Imperative that PMC probes Katraj Zoo incident thoroughly

The alleged inefficient handling of the zoo once again came to the fore last week during the early hours of March 4 when an eight-year-old male leopard escaped from his enclosure at the rescue and rehabilitation centre

Pune

Updated on Mar 11, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

‘I am Sharad Pawar. I won’t spare anyone if threats continue’

Pawar sharply reacted to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Maval assembly constituency MLA Sunil Shelke’s alleged threats to his partymen

While Sharad Pawar has made allegations of intimidation towards his workers to switch sides earlier, this was the first time he spoke sternly. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Mar 08, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Monday Musings: Between MVA and VBA, who will blink first?

The VBA, which Ambedkar turned into a force to reckon with in 2019, a year after Bahujan Mahasangh revived itself with a new name and allied with AIMIM

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising of Shiv Sena (UBT)- NCP (SCP)-Congress have held a series of parleys with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) to, what the former calls, form an alliance to save “democracy”. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Mar 04, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Ajit showered with praise in uncle’s presence at Baramati event

Showered with plaudits by his allies, Ajit accepted them by saying that his “approach was always to do things that were Number One”.

Chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday lavished praise on their cabinet colleague Ajit Pawar at a Baramati event attended by Sharad Pawar. (HT)

Pune

Updated on Mar 03, 2024 04:24 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

CM, Fadnavis heap praise on Ajit Pawar at Baramati job fair

Nevertheless, he had expressed his willingness to participate in the programme and also invited the CM and his two deputies for lunch, which, however, the three declined. “Politics will continue but if the new generation is being helped, then everyone should cooperate

Pune, Mar 02 (ANI): Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with state Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and NCP chief Sharad Pawar during the concluding day of the inaugural function of the departmental level 'Namo Maharojgar Melavaya', organized at Baramati in Pune on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (Eknath Shinde Twitter)

Mumbai

Updated on Mar 03, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Pawar left out of guest list for govt employment fair at Baramati

Responding to a question on Pawar’s being omitted from the invitation card despite his being a Rajya Sabha MP, Sule expressed surprise, stating, “Even I am surprised, as he is still a Rajya Sabha MP but has not been invited, whereas the name of another RS MP, Vandana Chavan, figures on the invitation card

Mumbai

Updated on Mar 01, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Sharad Pawar invites Maha CM, deputies for lunch

Pawar has been left out of guest list for govt employment fair at Baramati; however, he has expressed his desire to attend the event

Pune

Updated on Mar 01, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Pawar divide deepens as Baramati is all set to witness big poll battle

Rajendra Pawar, father of Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) legislator Rohit Pawar, said that the recent rift within the family would have emerged in 1987 itself when Sharad chose Ajit over another nephew Rajendra

Yugendra Pawar, Ajit’s nephew and son of his elder brother Shrinivas, has decided to side with the family patriarch. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi, Abhay Khairnar

Monday Musings: Polls ahead, who will benefit most from Jarange-Patil’s protest?

Jarange Patil’s latest assertiveness reached a new peak with sensational allegations on Sunday, claiming that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought to eliminate him

Marathas, comprising roughly one-third of Maharashtra’s population, wield significant electoral influence, making them a crucial constituency for every political party in the state. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Feb 26, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

‘No reason to complain,’ Sharad Pawar on Sunetra’s possible candidacy

Speaking at his hometown Baramati on Saturday, Sharad Pawar said, in a democracy, everyone has a right to fight polls. There is no reason to complain if someone is exercising that right

Sharad Pawar criticised his nephew for trying to seek voter support using emotional appeal. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Feb 18, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Ajit Pawar hints at wife Sunetra contesting against cousin Supriya at Baramati

Ajit Pawar’s speech fuelled speculation that the party will field his wife Sunetra against his cousin, the incumbent Baramati MP, Supriya Sule.

The Pawar clan may have had a serious political cleave in the last one year, their personal relations have remained close. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar, Yogesh Joshi

BJP’s RS pick Medha Kulkarni: A bid to woo Pune’s Brahmins, placate loyalists

Kulkarni, a 54-year-old leader who served thrice as corporator in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and a legislator from Kothrud, is the only woman candidate among all the names announced so far by political parties

Pune

Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Kulkarni replaces Javadekar whose long RS stint to end in April

Not re-nominating Javadekar has brought an end the leader’s long tenure in the Rajya Sabha, with his prospects in electoral politics also likely to cease even as he is likely to be active in the party organisation

Javadekar, 73, is currently the party’s incharge for Kerala, a politically difficult state for the BJP. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 14, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Which Pawar will capture the cooperative sector?

When the NCP was formed in 1999, many leaders from western Maharashtra joined the party on account of their stake in the cooperative sector and Sharad Pawar’s control over it through the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank and various state-level associations

Sugarcane - Malegaon sugar co-operative in Baramati constituency is among one of he largest well managed factories in the state. Seen here are agricultural labourers taking sugarcane for crushing in the factory - Sugar co-operatives turned around the fortunes for farmers here - HT Photo by Satish Bate - 20/03/09 - MAR09 2K9 (Hindustan Times)

Mumbai

Updated on Feb 08, 2024 07:54 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha, Yogesh Joshi

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Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while referring to fake videos made through artificial intelligence (AI) termed the latest developments “worrisome”.

MVA has this time fielded strong candidates at some places from Western Maharashtra and Marathwada, who have put a formidable challenge in front of Mahayuti.

The ongoing general elections in India will witness two descendants of 17th-century Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj contesting the polls: Udayanraje Bhosale from Satara and Chhatrapati Shahu II from Kolhapur

Sharad Pawar also said the debate on wealth redistribution is “entirely foolish” but caste census is the imperative for reservation to be recalibrated.

Baramati goes to polls on May 7. Sunetra, a newbie, is locked in a tough battle with three-time MP Supriya Pawar, whose father Sharad Pawar has been micro-managing Supriya’s campaign in the family’s five-decade-old stronghold and putting every possible effort into the high-stakes contest

According to Jaishankar, the records made available through RTI suggests foreign secretary had briefed then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Karunanidhi between 1973-1974 about the Katchatheevu

As the state heads into national elections, the political landscape has become more crowded with new players

Sunetra Pawar has been nominated to contest the Baramati Lok Sabha seat against her husband Ajit’s cousin, Supriya Sule

Baramati is set for a high-profile battle after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s announcement of Sunetra Pawar as a candidate. Sunetra Pawar, 60, is set to lock horns with Supriya Sule, 54, three-time sitting member of parliament and daughter of Sharad Pawar

Pawar may have turned a metaphorical usage around, but even literally, wrestlers, as well as those connected with the sport, have been of huge importance in Maharashtra politics. Even today, there are wrestlers in the forthcoming Lok Sabha fray from all parties

Congress announces Ravindra Dhangekar as Pune Lok Sabha candidate, known for defeating BJP in Kasba Peth. Also named are 6 other Maharashtra candidates.

While the ECI may have its reasons for prolonging the polling process over a month in the state, it comes as a relief for political parties amidst a cluttered political landscape

While the Lok Sabha contest in Baramati is likely to be between Sunetra and Supriya, its outcome will determine who has complete control over the organisation that saw Ajit rebel in July 2023, taking away the symbol and the party

Party banks on mega projects like metro rail work, river rejuvenation, Chandani Chowk multi-level flyover

The BJP chose 50-year-old Mohol over other aspirants including former city unit chief Jagdish Mulik, and RSS functionary Sunil Deodhar

While winning Baramati is crucial for Ajit Pawar’s future politics, his uncle is meeting some of his old rivals in state and local politics

The alleged inefficient handling of the zoo once again came to the fore last week during the early hours of March 4 when an eight-year-old male leopard escaped from his enclosure at the rescue and rehabilitation centre

Pawar sharply reacted to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP’s Maval assembly constituency MLA Sunil Shelke’s alleged threats to his partymen

The VBA, which Ambedkar turned into a force to reckon with in 2019, a year after Bahujan Mahasangh revived itself with a new name and allied with AIMIM

Showered with plaudits by his allies, Ajit accepted them by saying that his “approach was always to do things that were Number One”.

Nevertheless, he had expressed his willingness to participate in the programme and also invited the CM and his two deputies for lunch, which, however, the three declined. “Politics will continue but if the new generation is being helped, then everyone should cooperate

Pawar has been left out of guest list for govt employment fair at Baramati; however, he has expressed his desire to attend the event

Rajendra Pawar, father of Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) legislator Rohit Pawar, said that the recent rift within the family would have emerged in 1987 itself when Sharad chose Ajit over another nephew Rajendra

Jarange Patil’s latest assertiveness reached a new peak with sensational allegations on Sunday, claiming that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought to eliminate him

Speaking at his hometown Baramati on Saturday, Sharad Pawar said, in a democracy, everyone has a right to fight polls. There is no reason to complain if someone is exercising that right

Ajit Pawar’s speech fuelled speculation that the party will field his wife Sunetra against his cousin, the incumbent Baramati MP, Supriya Sule.

Kulkarni, a 54-year-old leader who served thrice as corporator in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and a legislator from Kothrud, is the only woman candidate among all the names announced so far by political parties

Not re-nominating Javadekar has brought an end the leader’s long tenure in the Rajya Sabha, with his prospects in electoral politics also likely to cease even as he is likely to be active in the party organisation

When the NCP was formed in 1999, many leaders from western Maharashtra joined the party on account of their stake in the cooperative sector and Sharad Pawar’s control over it through the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank and various state-level associations

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