Yogesh Joshi is Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times. He covers politics, security, development and human rights from Western Maharashtra.
Articles by Yogesh Joshi
Take a decision on women reservation before UCC: Pawar
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will not take a clear stand on the Uniform Civil Code until the Law Commission decides on the 900 suggestions it has received. NCP President Sharad Pawar also stated that the government should first introduce reservation for women in parliament and state assemblies. The next meeting of opposition leaders has been moved from Shimla to Bengaluru due to weather conditions. Pawar criticized the government for not taking adequate steps to control violence in Manipur and claimed that the BJP has not made any meaningful political inroads in opposition-ruled states. Pawar also stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi grew restless after learning of the opposition parties' meeting.
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Pawar accepts initially backing 2019 govt, says move was to ‘expose’ BJP
Pawar said the episode exposed the BJP's desperation for power. Fadnavis confirmed the meeting and accused Pawar of playing a "double game".
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 11:01 PM IST
How 10L warkaris make Pandharpur a fertile hunting ground for politicians
Pandharpur has drawn leaders of varying hues regardless of their political ambitions, most recently, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar.
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 08:32 AM IST
BRS looks for strong face in Maharashtra as KCR concludes two-day visit
During the meeting, Rao, popularly known as KCR, inducted former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) member Bhagirath Bhalke
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 05:08 AM IST
How 10L warkaris make Pandharpur a fertile hunting ground for politicians
Maharashtra chief ministers, with their spouses, have been offering prayers on Ashadhi Ekadashi at the temple since 1985
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 05:06 AM IST
KCR reaches Maharashtra on two-day visit, ahead of assembly elections
On Tuesday, KCR will offer prayers at Vitthal temple in Pandharpur on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, an auspicious day for devotees
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:04 AM IST
KCR holds massive show of strength in Maharashtra ahead of 2024 elections
Keen on gaining a toehold in Maharashtra, Telangana chief minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief KCR reached the state on a two-day visit amid much fanfare.
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 08:18 AM IST
KCR arrives in state on two-day tour
Rao, who was travelling in a massive convoy of about 600 vehicles, was accompanied by the entire Telangana Cabinet, BRS MPs, MLAs and MLCs, and senior party leaders, arrived in Solapur by covering an over 600-km long journey on Monday afternoon
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 07:44 AM IST
Eyes on expansion, KCR with his cabinet, MLAs arrive is Solapur on 2-day visit
After seeking the blessing of Lord Vitthal, Rao will address a gathering in Sarkoli of Pandharpur. Rao is also likely to visit Tulja Bhavani temple in Tuljapur of neighbouring Osmanabad district on Tuesday afternoon
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 05:14 AM IST
Monday Musings: Will BJP gain as BRS eyes opposition space?
The more the opposition space is divided, the better it is for BJP in Maharashtra. After all, the crowded opposition space means a reduction in the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s vote share
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 04:08 PM IST
KCR to visit Pandharpur, seeks to shower rose petals on warkaris
The administration in Solapur district till late on Sunday had not given permission to K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to shower rose petals on ‘warkaris’ (pilgrims) from a helicopter ahead of Ashadi Ekadashi
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 12:29 AM IST
ATS makes Pak agent co-accused; wants psychoanalysis test on DRDO scientist
ATS has also submitted an application to the court requesting permission to conduct a voice-layer and psychological analysis test on Kurulkar.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Monday Musings: Can Pune afford to have no MP for over a year?
On the political front, leaders from BJP are expecting that a by-election for the Pune Lok Sabha seat is highly unlikely given that only 11 months are remaining for the Lok Sabha general elections
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Monday Musings: In Maharashtra, politics has always been family business
Last week NCP chief Sharad Pawar appointed his daughter Supriya Sule (L) and Praful Patel as working presidents.
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 12:41 AM IST
State education commissioner writes to ACB, seeks open inquiry against corrupt officials
Mandhare has named around 40 persons including his colleagues from education department and teachers
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 09:05 PM IST
Monday Musings: When urban slums influence politics
For years, Pune’s rise has also led to the proliferation of informal and unauthorised settlements across the city and the dwellers living in them
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Pune LS seat: Sharad Pawar says decision will be taken after deliberations in MVA
Following NCP chief’s remarks, Ajit toned down his pitch saying that the decision will be taken by senior leaders of the alliance partners
Updated on May 28, 2023 10:36 PM IST
‘We are taking our country backwards’: Sharad Pawar on rituals performed during new Parliament building inauguration
NCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed concern over the religious rituals performed during the inauguration of the new Parliament building, saying it shows the country is moving backwards by decades. Pawar also questioned the absence of President Droupadi Murmu and vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion, and called it an event for a limited number of people.
Updated on May 28, 2023 10:32 PM IST
Those in power had expectations from NCP leaders which were not fulfilled, says Pawar on Jayant Patil’s questioning by ED
The NCP chief’s remarks came on the day when party state unit chief Jayant Patil was called for questioning at Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at Ballard Pier in Mumbai
Updated on May 23, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Some MVA leaders are of view to go solo in BMC polls: Sharad Pawar
Speaking in Pune, Pawar said, no discussion on seat sharing between the MVA alliance has taken place so far and a committee of two members each from NCP, Congress, and Shiv Sena will discuss the issue
Updated on May 23, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Monday Musings: A bitter-sweet tale of Maharashtra’s cogeneration journey
The mills are ready to sell the power to public- utility Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) even today, but at higher rates and the sugar commissionerate is pressing for it
Updated on May 21, 2023 11:46 PM IST
BJP executive meet: Leaders to focus on party’s tried and tested formula
With an additional focus on micro-management for polls, the party leaders in Thursday’s state executive meeting held in Pune, stressed on booth empowerment, shedding arrogance, and bringing in more people in partyfold from different communities
Updated on May 19, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Devendra Fadnavis cites Pawar’s book to target Thackeray
In the book, which focuses on events post-2015, Pawar has blamed Thackeray on multiple counts, including his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister without putting up a fight
Updated on May 19, 2023 12:13 AM IST
Monday Musings: Shinde-Fadnavis govt should now focus on development
In the past ten months, the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government’s track record in Pune and many parts of Maharashtra isn’t reflecting the speed and vigour that the BJP-Sena government showed between 2014 and 2019
Updated on May 15, 2023 12:17 AM IST
The nuclear revolution hasn’t been absorbed in military plans. Fix it
On Pakistan, India should be more willing to use conventional military options and call out Pakistan’s nuclear bluff
Updated on May 10, 2023 07:48 PM IST
Sharad Pawar wants seat-sharing talks to begin soon, responds to Saamana criticism
Maharashtra's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has called for early seat-sharing talks among Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi partners ahead of the Lok Sabha and assembly elections, expected to be held in May and November 2024 respectively. The NCP, which has 53 MLAs and four MPs, wants a larger share of seats than its allies, Shiv Sena and Congress. Pawar also rejected an editorial in a Sena (UBT) publication questioning his ability to groom a successor and create new leadership, saying the NCP is a family that knows how to lead and create new leaders.
Updated on May 10, 2023 12:54 AM IST
Meet DRDO scientist ‘honey trapped’ by PIO
At the time of his arrest on May 3, Kurulkar was officiating as head of Research & Development Establishment (Engineers) [R&DE(E)], a premier Systems Engineering Laboratory of DRDO based at Dighi near Pune
Updated on May 09, 2023 11:19 PM IST
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‘We know what we’re doing’: Sharad Pawar responds to Saamana’s jibe
Sharad Pawar said everybody in the NCP knows how to take the party forward, and they know how new leadership is created in the party
Updated on May 09, 2023 05:39 PM IST
‘Let’s start seat-sharing talks’: Sharad Pawar repeats message to Uddhav, Patole
NCP chief Sharad Pawar said he will talk to his colleagues in the NCP and leaders of the MVA alliance such as Uddhav Thackeray, Nana Patole,
Updated on May 09, 2023 03:41 PM IST
Pawar scripted resignation drama to keep control of party: BJP state chief
Bawankule alleged that Sharad Pawar had previously altered the constitution of the Rayat Shikshan Sanstha to hold on to the reins of the prominent educational institute
Updated on May 08, 2023 10:36 PM IST