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Pawar stays away from former CMs felicitation, 5 NCP (SP) MLAs jump ship

Fadnavis said that he would have liked to see all the former CMs on the same dais. “The opposition leaders should have come as it was not a political event but a festival of Maharashtra,” he said. “Every former CM has contributed to the development of the state

Mumbai, India - Feb. 24, 2025:NCP chief Sharad Pawar(Pawar Faction) addressing to media during the press conference at his residence in Silver Oak, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on May 04, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Talk of reunion a media narrative: Ajit Pawar

A possible reunion became a talking point soon after the Thackeray cousins recently spoke of setting aside their differences “in the interests of Maharashtra”. After this, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of Sharad Pawar, wrote on social media that “all families need to come together

Mumbai, India - Aug. 22, 2024: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar interacts with media during the press conference, after the announcement of
Published on May 03, 2025 07:16 AM IST

Pawar backs Cong's special Parliament session demand, vows support for govt

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to PM Modi, urging him to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Pahalgam attack.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that the entire country is united over the Pahalgam attack issue.(PTI)
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:20 PM IST
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Baba Siddique's son gets a threat with 10 cr demand: ‘He would be killed…’

According to the police, the email said that he would be killed the same way as his father and a demand of ₹10 crores was also made.

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique, son of Baba Siddique.(PTI)
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 10:59 PM IST

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar share dais at Maharashtra event, second time in a week

Sharad Pawar on Thursday attended the engagement ceremony of Ajit Pawar’s younger son Jay Pawar near Pune.

Shara Pawar and his nephew Ajit are on opposite sides of the political divide in Maharashtra.(X/@PawarSpeaks)
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:33 AM IST
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Ajit Pawar conducts background checks on party workers during Beed visit 

The verifications were made in the context of last year’s murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh and the arrest of Walmik Karad, an associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a linked extortion case

This move is seen as an effort to maintain a clean and accountable political atmosphere within his party ranks. (HT)
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:24 AM IST

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP

Former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar, who recently switched from Congress, has joined the NCP to strengthen its base in Nanded, amid shifting political alliances.

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar; ally Sanjay Raut reacts

The meeting of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar drew sharp comments from NCP (SP) ally and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.

A file photo of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar.(HT photo)
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 03:48 AM IST

Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke

NCP's Ajit Pawar nominates Sanjay Khodke for March 27 by-elections to legislative council, amid unopposed candidacy due to lack of opposition.

Sanjay Khodke (in white shirt) filed his nomination for the by-polls on Monday
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:16 AM IST

‘Childish’: BJP slams Maha Congress chief for Fadnavis-Aurangzeb comparison

Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal had said that CM Fadnavis is an "equally cruel ruler" like Aurangzeb was.

Maharashtra congress chief's remarks against CM Devendra Fadnavis sparked massive uproar in the state council. (PTI/File)
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 07:09 PM IST

Indian student critical after accident, family seeks urgent visa to US

Neelam Shinde, from Maharashtra, is in a coma after she reportedly met with an accident on February 14 in California.

Neelam Shinde's family spoke to her two days before the accident. (X/@thebriefworld)
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 02:01 PM IST

3 NCP (SP) leaders may switch to NCP

Mumbai: After poor assembly poll results, the NCP (Sharad Pawar) may see leaders like Mote, Jagtap, and Bhamble defecting to Ajit Pawar's NCP.

3 NCP (SP) leaders may switch to NCP
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:12 AM IST

‘Unable to speak’: Maha minister Dhananjay Munde diagnosed with Bell's palsy

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, affecting his speech and attendance at cabinet meetings. 

Dhananjay Munde revealed he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 10:44 AM IST
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Jayant Patil dismisses speculation about switch to BJP at event with Nitin Gadkari as chief guest

Patil was speaking at the inauguration of a new building at the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) in Islampur

While praising Gadkari for his contributions to road infrastructure, Patil reiterated that the minister’s presence should not be seen through a political lens. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:36 AM IST

Pressure mounts for Dhananjay Munde’s resignation, Ajit still non-committal

A day after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar left it to NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde to take the call on his resignation, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad said enough hints had been given to the minister to resign and take moral responsibility

Mumbai, India - February 28, 2023: Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Ajit Pawar and MLA Dhananjay Munde arrive in Vidhan Bhavan during the second day of Budget Session, at Vidhan Bhavan, Nariman Point, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:08 AM IST

Munde gets son's support in domestic with 1st wife, she alleges pressure

Dhananjay Munde’s first wife Karuna Sharma, who has a son and daughter with him, had filed a domestic violence case against him in 2020.

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:59 PM IST

NCP refuses to concede Raigad guardian ministership to Sena, impasse continues

Twelve days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis put on hold the appointment of guardian ministers in Raigad and Nashik districts following an objection by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the impasse over the appointments continues

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2024: Dy CM & Finance minister Ajit Pawar along Deepak Keserkar shows budget bag before presenting the budget of 2024-2025, during monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 28, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:16 AM IST

Ajit tells leaders to avoid controversy; Munde refuses to resign as he is ‘not morally guilty’

In a party meeting held on Tuesday evening at his official residence Devgiri, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar directed leaders and MLAs to steer clear of any issue that may become contentious for the party

Mumbai, India - June 28, 2024: Dy CM & Finance minister Ajit Pawar along Deepak Keserkar shows budget bag before presenting the budget of 2024-2025, during monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, June 28, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Guardian min issue escalates, Sena and NCP issue threats to each other

The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP have been at loggerheads on the guardian minister issue for over a week now

Guardian min issue escalates, Sena and NCP issue threats to each other
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:06 AM IST

Maharashtra: NCP, Shiv Sena lock horns over Raigad guardian minister's post

The NCP dismissed Gogawale's claims and urged Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde to control outspoken leaders.

Bharat Gogawale, a Shiv Sena MLA and Maharashtra minister, said on Monday that NCP state president Sunil Tatkare was against his application for the position of guardian minister for Raigad district.(PTI)
Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:20 PM IST
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Displeasure in Shiv Sena as 2 senior ministers excluded from list of guardian ministers

MUMBAI: The appointment of guardian ministers has sparked conflict in the Mahayuti alliance, with Shiv Sena leaders expressing anger over exclusions.

Displeasure in Shiv Sena as 2 senior ministers excluded from list of guardian ministers
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:28 AM IST

Disgruntled Bhujbal in Ajit Parv

Chhagan Bhujbal's attack on Ajit Pawar highlights internal NCP tensions, with Bhujbal criticizing party leadership and expressing discontent over his exclusion.

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal (PTI)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 09:32 AM IST

NCP says it could go solo in local polls

Meanwhile, Satish Chavan, who had joined the NCP (SP) to contest the assembly elections from Gangapur in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, on Saturday returned to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP

NCP says it could go solo in local polls
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:28 AM IST

NCP starts pacifying its OBC face Chhagan Bhujbal

NCP president Sunil Tatkare has requested the 77-year-old to attend the party’s two-day conclave in Shirdi next week and address one of the sessions

Nashik, Nov 20 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal speaks to the media after casting his vote for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Nashik on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:18 AM IST

‘INDIA bloc only for national elections’: Pawar on Uddhav's local polls decision

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced its decision to contest local bodies polls in Maharashtra alone.

Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray during a press conference.(ANI file)
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 04:21 PM IST

Baba Siddique murder: NCP leader's son Zeeshan says police denying chargesheet

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique met with Joint CP Gautam Lakhmi to inquire about the chargesheet in Baba Siddique's murder case

Mumbai: NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique, son of Baba Siddique, after meeting with the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police, at Crime Branch office in Mumbai(PTI)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:01 AM IST
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Beed sarpanch case gets murkier; NCP hits back at BJP MLA

NCP by Ajit Pawar has unleashed a volley of serious charges against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, who has declared a virtual war on NCP minister Dhananjay Munde

Opposition parties have demanded Karad’s arrest, alleging he is a close associate of Dhananjay Munde
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:12 AM IST

Sule dialled Praful Patel to thwart poaching bid, say NCP (SP) insiders

NCP (SP) MP from Wardha, Amar Kale, confirmed to HT that he had received an offer to switch over to the NCP

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_26_2024_000059B)(PTI)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:29 AM IST

After brief thaw, tensions rise between Ajit, Sharad Pawar NCP factions

Reports suggest that the Ajit Pawar-led faction attempted to poach Members of Parliament from the Sharad Pawar-led camp

Ajit Pawar and uncle Sharad Pawar. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jan 08, 2025 05:32 PM IST

Amid speculation, Pawar faction denies possibility of merger with Ajit NCP

Speculation about a reunion between NCP factions intensifies post-elections, but leaders deny it, citing integrity concerns and past conflicts.

Sharad Pawar and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. (HT FILE)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:12 AM IST
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