Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.
Articles by Yogesh Joshi
CM calls all party meeting on Maratha reservation today
At Antarwali Sarati, Jarange Patil welcomed the decision to convene an all-party meeting although he clarified that hunger strike will continue
Published on Sep 10, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Monday Musings: 20 years later, stamp paper scam continues to score political points
Responding to Chhagan Bhujbal’s criticism, Sharad Pawar senior said his one-time colleague would have ended up in jail in the Telgi case if he hadn’t resigned
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Centre’s 40% duty on onion exports will harm farmers: Sharad Pawar
The central government’s 40% duty on onion export will harm farmers, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Sunday
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:06 AM IST
Monday Musings: Rationalism in the era of fake news
If science is believed to be something realistic, yet the technologies based on science seem to facilitate more fake news and information that doesn’t necessarily advance the public good
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 12:23 AM IST
Traders upset over Centre’s 40% export duty on onion, farmers stop auction at wholesale market
At India’s largest onion trading mandi in Lasalgaon, Nashik district, farmers and traders staged a protest on Sunday while at Rahuri agriculture market in Ahmednagar, farmers affiliated to Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana stopped auctioning on the commodity
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 11:54 PM IST
‘Dr Dabholkar’s work is rooted beyond Maharashtra’
Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s murder was an act of terrorism according to the charge sheet submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The main purpose was to create terror and unease in society. Many of those who were considered fringe elements back then are now at the forefront
Updated on Aug 20, 2023 12:28 AM IST
NCP members align with BJP after ED action, same case with Jayant Patil
Amid speculations of NCP's Jayant Patil joining BJP, Sharad Pawar says some colleagues joined BJP after receiving notices from central agencies. Pawar expressed confidence in Patil and his ideologies. He also clarified that there is no confusion within the MVA alliance over his meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar. Pawar visited Baramati for the first time after Ajit Pawar joined BJP-Shiv Sena. MVA constituents Congress and Shiv Sena sought clarification from Pawar about the meetings. Pawar reiterated that his faction will not align with BJP.
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 10:41 PM IST
Not aware of what transpired between Pawars: Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jayant Patil has denied that the meeting between party founder Sharad Pawar and nephew Ajit Pawar was "secret." Patil said he was not aware of what transpired between the two. The meeting, which took place at a businessman's residence, has sparked speculation about a possible split in the NCP. Patil, who is reportedly in touch with Ajit and BJP leaders for a possible switch to their side, was also present at the meeting. However, Patil insisted that he is still with Sharad Pawar and there is no split in the party.
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 10:13 PM IST
Some ‘well-wishers’ trying to persuade but won’t join hands with BJP: Sharad Pawar
Speaking in Solapur on Sunday, senior Pawar said that association with the BJP is not possible in accordance with the political ideology of the NCP
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Speculation intensifies as Pawar and Ajit hold secret meet in Pune
To avoid the media glare, Ajit had left his official convoy at the government guest house. Before leaving Chordia’s residence 15 minutes before Jayant Patil, he sent his official car out of the gate well ahead of his exit by another car. Visuals from Marathi television channels suggest that in its haste to leave the scene, the car bumped into the iron gate
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Monday Musings: Maharashtra’s power trading leaders, confused cadre & cynic voters
Absence of public representatives have left citizens with no choice but to directly reach out to civic administration
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Modi-Pawar bonhomie on display amid political remarks at Tilak award ceremony
While CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis shook hands with Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar skipped the opportunity, and walked past his uncle.
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Sharad Pawar, nephew Ajit to share stage with PM Modi in Pune today
Ajit Pawar had last month joined hands with chief minister Eknath Shinde and assumed the post of deputy CM alongside Devendra Fadnavis on July 2
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 11:04 AM IST
Monday Musings: Metro takes shape, Pune airport not even mentioned in debates
The irony is that while the city is the second largest in the state and a bigger contributor than any other city in terms of employment, the proposed airport on paper now doesn’t even figure among discussions of those ruling the state
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Ghost town gets new lease of life
The National Company Law Tribunal has approved a proposal by Darwin Platform Infrastructure Limited to take over Lavasa, a private city in Pune district. The decision has revived hopes for thousands of home buyers and investors who have been affected by the uncertainties surrounding the project. Darwin Platform Infrastructure Limited has expressed eagerness to revitalize the project and prioritize the needs of stakeholders. However, the execution of the resolution plan is subject to environmental clearances.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 01:09 AM IST
Nadeem InamdarYogesh Joshi
Monday Musings: Needed, a strong leader of opposition in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is also likely to get a new leader of opposition in the monsoon session of the state assembly that will begin today (Monday)
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Monday Musings: Two steps forward, one step back: story of Pawar politics
The four-time chief minister and three-time Union Minister admitted in the book that due to ability to maintain friendship with politicians from various ideological spectrums, cost him politically
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Gen-next to watch out for in Maharashtra politics
They come from different backgrounds though most of them are from political families – all unified by ambition and a forward looking approach in politics. They are equally well-versed with the politics of power and know why realpolitik matters. HT profiles some of the young players who are out there to bring about change
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Honey-trapped DRDO scientist shared details of India’s missile, drone programmes
In its charge sheet, ATS claimed to have unearthed “explosive” chats between the scientist and the Pakistani operative.
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 07:21 AM IST
Nadeem InamdarYogesh Joshi
DRDO scientist who leaked secrets to get close to Pak agent called her ‘babe'
The alleged Pakistani agent created multiple fake accounts under different names to engage with the scientist
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 10:27 AM IST
Nadeem InamdarYogesh Joshi
DRDO scientist leaked secrets to get intimate with Pak agent: ATS
Pradeep Kurulkar, 60, was director, research and development, at DRDO when he shared this information with the woman “in order to establish intimate relations with her”, said the charge sheet
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:39 AM IST
Nadeem InamdarYogesh Joshi
Ajit Pawar's revolt alters Western Maharashtra’s politics & Baramati’s dynamics
All eyes will now be on Baramati, the family bastion of Pawars for more than five decades that the BJP has been desperately trying to wrest.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 04:36 AM IST
Maharashtra’s influential Pawar clan, and a power struggle within
The political dynasty of the Pawars with its roots in Baramati, an industrial town in the east of Pune district, is as old as Maharashtra.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 04:31 AM IST
Yogesh Joshi, Pune
Congress justified in claiming post of LoP in Maharashtra assembly: Sharad Pawar
NCP leader Sharad Pawar says the leader of opposition in the Maharashtra assembly can be from the Congress, as Congress currently has the largest number of MLAs.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Day after his party split, Pawar sets out to rebuild NCP
The 82-year-old leader headed to Karad in Satara to pay his respects at the memorial of his political mentor YB Chavan on the occasion of Guru Purnima.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 01:00 AM IST
Congress justified in claiming post of LoP in Maharashtra assembly: Sharad Pawar
In the 288-member state assembly, Congress currently has 45 legislators after a win in Kasba Peth bypolls in Pune
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 04:17 PM IST
No legal battle over NCP, will go to people directly, says Sharad Pawar
Among the 37 NCP MLAs who have defected-- and that number is likely to go up in the next few days—are some of Pawar’s closest aides, Dilip Walse-Patil and Chhagan Bhujbal. But, Pawar said he was undeterred by the split and that he would rebuild his party from scratch
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 01:09 AM IST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar: Will seek people’s support, not legal remedy
Among the 37 NCP MLAs who have defected-- and that number is likely to go up in the next few days—are some of Pawar’s closest aides, Dilip Walse-Patil and Chhagan Bhujbal.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 11:55 PM IST
Monday Musings: At 82, Sharad Pawar faces toughest challenge of his political career
Ajit Pawar's rebellion against Sharad Pawar has left the NCP chief facing the most difficult period in his political career. Despite losing most of his party, Sharad Pawar remains calm and determined to take on the challenge. His ability to keep his close aides by his side is now in question. Ajit Pawar's rebellion may be driven by the desire to safeguard the interests of those controlling cooperatives and educational institutes, who see advantage in being on the ruling side. Sharad Pawar's previous defections may have come back to haunt him.
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 11:14 PM IST
Did meet Fadnavis in 2019 to talk govt formation: NCP chief Pawar
With the Shiv Sena walking out of its alliance with the BJP after the elections, and the Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray trying to cobble together an alliance with others, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar of the NCP took oath as chief minister and deputy chief minister on November 23, 2019.
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Yogesh Joshi, Pune