Ajit Pawar

Sanjay Nirupam calls Sharad Pawar 'poison', attacks Sanjay Raut

Stunned by the early morning developements in Maharashtra politics where NCP leader Ajit Pawar extended support to BJP for government Maharashtra, Congress rebel Sanjay Nirupam put the blame on NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Sena leader Sanjay Raut. 

Nov 23, 2019, 14:03 PM IST

NCP-Congress talks took too long, admits Abhishek Manu Singhvi, tweets 'Pawar ji tusi great ho'

Singhvi's tweet came right after Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar took oaths as Maharashtra CM and Deputy CM, respectively, on Saturday morning and he said that he is still not sure about NCP joining hands with BJP but gave a special mention to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar.   

Nov 23, 2019, 13:56 PM IST

Ajit Pawar was blackmailed, will prove this in Saamana: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday warned that NCP's Ajit Pawar was being blackmailed and pressurised to extend support for forming government in Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019, 13:56 PM IST

Cases filed against NCP leaders on track: Enforcement Directorate

On September 24, the ED had registered a case of money laundering against Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar and several others, triggering a political turmoil in Maharashtra ahead of the October 21 Assembly elections for 288 seats.

Nov 23, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray warns BJP, says 'This is surgical strike on Maharashtra and people will avenge it'

The Sena chief asked its former ally to go back and introspect and see "what ideals Shivaji Maharaj stood for". "This is nothing but a political surgical strike that the BJP has done. We will stand together and we will form the government in Maharashtra," he said. 

Nov 23, 2019, 13:46 PM IST

We will never support BJP; will take action against NCP MLAs: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that he and his party will never support or endorse the BJP while promising to take action against his party MLAs who defected under the leadership of his nephew Ajit Pawar to form a joint coalition govrnment in Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019, 13:05 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra govt to prove majority by November 30: Sources

The newly-formed BJP-NCP government in Maharashtra will have to prove majority on the floor of the state assembly by November 30, said sources on Saturday.

Nov 23, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

'Party and family split', posts Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule on Maharashtra coup

In a major overnight development, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, respectively, at a time when talks between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra seemingly reached the final stage with Uddhav Thackeray as their leader. 

Nov 23, 2019, 11:51 AM IST

Celebrations in Maharashtra, BJP leaders congratulate Devendra Fadnavis; NCP, Shiv Sena in shock

Widespread celebrations began across parts of Maharashtra shortly after Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister of the state respectively on Saturday morning.

Nov 23, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

Live: SC to hear Sena-Congress-NCP plea seeking urgent floor test at 11:30 am tomorrow

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister for the second consecutive term and Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Ajit Pawar was sworn-in as his deputy.

Nov 23, 2019, 10:47 AM IST

Do not endorse Ajit Pawar's decision to form government with BJP in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

"Ajit Pawar's decision to support the BJP to form the Maharashtra Government is his personal decision and not that of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). We place on record that we do not support or endorse this decision of his," read Sharad Pawar's tweet.

Nov 23, 2019, 09:56 AM IST

Ajit Pawar has betrayed Sharad Pawar: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

The Shiv Sena leader accused Ajit Pawar of being an opportunist and cheating his party and the people of Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

Centre revokes President's Rule after government formation in Maharashtra

A gazette notification issued by the Home Ministry said that President's rule is being revoked in Maharashtra as the BJP led government takes the oath to power.

Nov 23, 2019, 09:29 AM IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar gave a go-ahead to Ajit Pawar to form government with BJP in Maharashtra

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive time and NCP leader Ajit Pawar was made his deputy. 

Nov 23, 2019, 09:15 AM IST

Maharashtra needs stable, not 'khichdi' govt': Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath as Maharashtra CM

The Chief Minister also whole heartedly thanked the NCP supremo, Sharad Pawar, for giving his support and agreeing to form a joint government with the BJP.

Nov 23, 2019, 08:50 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar after the two took oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra respectively.

Nov 23, 2019, 08:30 AM IST

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM, NCP's Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM

Devendra Fadnavis said, "People had given us a clear mandate, but Shiv Sena tried to ally with other parties, as a result, President's Rule was imposed. Maharashtra needed a stable government not a 'khichdi' government." 

Nov 23, 2019, 08:13 AM IST

Congress, NCP meeting to discuss common minimum programme for Maharashtra underway

The coordination committee formed by two parties and Congress Ajit Pawar, Jayant Patil, Chhagan Bhujbal, Dhananjay Munde and Nawab Malik from the NCP and Balasaheb Thorat, Ashok Chavan, Prithviraj Chavan, Manikrao Thakre and Vijay Vadettiwar from the Congress.

Nov 14, 2019, 08:14 AM IST

NCP, Congress leaders meet Maharashtra Governor, apprise him of farmers' plight due to unseasonal rains

NCP leader Ajit Pawar told reporters that discussion was held on the losses caused to farmers due to unseasonal rains. Launching a scathing attack on the ruling alliance, Pawar said that while entire Maharashtra is reeling under a severe crisis due to unseasonal rains, the BJP and the Shiv Sena are just bothered about power and government formation.
 

Nov 05, 2019, 21:19 PM IST

NCP leader Ajit Pawar says will be in opposition as BJP-Shiv Sena tussle in Maharashtra continues

The statement comes hours after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut met NCP chief Sharad Pawar at his residence on Thursday. Raut said they discussed the political developments in the state during the meeting. "I had come to wish him on the occasion of Diwali. We also discussed the politics in Maharashtra," he said. 

Nov 01, 2019, 10:34 AM IST