Nationalist Congress Party

Sharad Pawar Snubs Saamana Edit, Says His Protege In NCP Proved Their Mettle

Sharad Pawar referred to the Congress and the NCP coming to power in Maharashtra in 1999 and how first-time inductee ministers from NCP proved their mettle. 

May 09, 2023, 22:32 PM IST

Sharad Pawar Withdraws His Resignation; To Continue As NCP Chief

Addressing a press conference, Sharad Pawar said that he can't disrespect the sentiments of the party workers. 

May 05, 2023, 18:04 PM IST

NCP Core Committee Rejects Sharad Pawar's Resignation As Party Chief

NCP leaders Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule along were seen arriving at the party office in Mumbai to attend the meeting. 

May 05, 2023, 12:21 PM IST

'NCP Is There Because Of Sharad Pawar': Baramati Rallies Behind Its Most Famous Son

Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said he is stepping down as chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), an outfit he founded and helmed since 1999.

May 03, 2023, 10:30 AM IST

Amid Buzz Around Ajit Pawar’s BJP Move, Sharad Pawar Warns Of Tough Action If Anyone Tries To Break NCP

Ajit Pawar has categorically denied speculation that he and a group of NCP MLAs loyal to him might align with the BJP and reiterated that he would be with the NCP till he is alive.

Apr 24, 2023, 10:04 AM IST

Ajit Pawar Keeps NCP On Tenterhooks; Praises PM Modi For BJP's Victory

Ajit Pawar on Friday skipped a convention of his party’s Mumbai unit, raising eyebrows in political circles.

Apr 22, 2023, 09:07 AM IST

Naroda Gam Riots Accused Acquittal 'Murder Of Judiciary, Constitution': Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar said that the riots had taken place, there were deaths (11) and the accused ranged from ruling party leaders, MLAs and ministers, many of whom were arrested and enlarged on bail.

Apr 21, 2023, 22:11 PM IST

Karnataka Election 2023: Sharad Pawar's NCP Plans To Contest On 45 Seats

The NCP had written to the Election Commission for allocation of the 'alarm clock' symbol for the Karnataka Assembly elections, a request that was acceded to by the poll authority.

Apr 14, 2023, 12:08 PM IST

Maharashtra: BJP MLC calls Konkan birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj, Opposition slams him

In the video message, Prasad Lad also criticised the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for "politicising" the issue

Dec 04, 2022, 18:35 PM IST

Shivraj Patil clarifies 'Krishna taught lessons of Jihad to Arjun' remark

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shivraj Patil said that Jihad is not only in Quran but also in Gita and Jesus. He even said that in the Mahabharata, Shri Krishna had also taught the lesson of Jihad to Arjuna. Now he has turned his back on this controversial statement.

Oct 21, 2022, 14:54 PM IST

Muslims not getting ‘due share’ despite significant contribution: Sharad Pawar

"Members of the Muslim community have a feeling they are not getting their due share despite being such a large part of the country, which is actually a reality. Deliberations have to be held on how they can get their due share," Pawar said.

Oct 08, 2022, 21:16 PM IST

'Can't I even go to washroom?': Ajit Pawar after skipping speech at NCP convention

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar was responding to reports that he had quit his NCP's convention midway in a huff.

Sep 13, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Next Maharashtra CM will be from Sharad Pawar’s party: NCP leader’s BIG statement

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is the key constituent in the Uddhav Thackeray-led dispensation in Maharashtra, which completed two-and-a-half years in power only last month. 

Jun 05, 2022, 16:40 PM IST

Hanuman Chalisa row: NCP leader seeks Home Minister’s nod to recite scriptures of every religion outside PM Narendra Modi's residence

Fahmida Hassan Khan has urged the home minister to allow her to read the Hanuman Chalisa and Namaz outside PM’s New Delhi residence.

Apr 25, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s meeting with PM Modi creates buzz, Ajit Pawar responds

The meeting between PM Modi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar becomes significant amid recent investigations against leaders of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. 

Apr 06, 2022, 16:11 PM IST

Amravati violence: Sharad Pawar accuses BJP, says party leaders 'lost their minds' after losing power in Maharashtra

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "People belonging to the ideology of the party that is ruling the country (BJP) carried out another kind of riot. They attacked shops and forcibly shut down small enterprises in Amravati. This is a proof that BJP has lost their mind after losing power in the state."

Nov 18, 2021, 23:21 PM IST

Farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws: NCP president Sharad Pawar warns Centre

Pawar alleged that the agri laws were passed without detailed discussion in the Parliament despite opposition parties demanding deliberations on the bills concerned and said, "The bills could have been discussed by a select committee, but that did not happen."

Jan 25, 2021, 17:56 PM IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar's convoy car overturns on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

The driver of the vehicle that turned turtle received minor injuries, said Pune rural police. The car in which Sharad Pawar was sitting is safe. 

Jun 29, 2020, 16:56 PM IST

Rajya Sabha elections to fill 55 seats on March 26, results on same date

Elections to fill the 55 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April will be held on March 26, 2020. Announcing the dates of the Rajya Sabha election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (February 25, 2020) announced that biennial elections will be held in 17 states following the retirement of the members.

Feb 25, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar fires fresh salvo, says previous BJP govt wants to hide something in Elgar case

The case relates to alleged inflammatory speeches delivered at the Elgar Parishad conclave, held at Shaniwarwada in Pune on December 31, 2017, which the police claimed, triggered violence near the Koregaon-Bhima war memorial in the district the next day.

Feb 16, 2020, 13:35 PM IST