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Ajit Pawar says want to be CM for people's welfare, seeks 'deity' Sharad Pawar's blessings

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said, 'BJP came to power in 2014 only due to Narendra Modi's charisma'

Ban on cow slaughter: 99.38% Indians now live in areas under cow-protection laws

On 31 March, 2017, the Gujarat state assembly amended the state's cow protection laws to extend the maximum sentence for cow slaughter from seven years to a life term and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.

Did Rahul Gandhi need government permission to travel to UK? Rules for MPs explained

While government sources have stated that Rahul Gandhi did not seek clearance for his visit to London, the Congress said that MPs do not need any such permission from the government, unless they are part of an official delegation

Maharashtra crisis: Why NCP entry is distressing Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

The entry of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in the Maharashtra government has made the Shiv Sena insecure. Its leaders might not get the positions they have been long waiting for even after a Cabinet expansion. But Eknath Shinde faces the biggest threat with growing speculation that Pawar will be made CM

Pawar vs Pawar: Why all eyes have turned to Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar

As NCP warring camps led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar call for meetings to display the support of MLAs, the attention has turned to Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar. It is up to him to decide who has control of the party. He will also take a call on the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly

WATCH: 'Pawar Play' continues in Maharashtra as Ajit claims NCP for his faction

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has called a meeting of NCP MLAs and other leaders at MET Bandra in Mumbai

Pawar vs Pawar: Ajit and Sharad camps both issue whip to all NCP MLAs for key meet

The one-line whip issued by Jitendra Awhad, chief whip of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, said the meeting has been called by party president at 1 pm at YB Chavan Centre on July 5, and the presence of all MLAs is mandatory

Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar: Who has more support?

Ajit Pawar claimed today that he has the backing of the 'majority' of the total 53 NCP MLAs. Sharad Pawar’s camp also says it has the support of all the legislators. However, the picture is expected to be clear after the 5 July meetings of party leaders called by both sides at different locations

TIPRA Motha chief quits politics and public life

In a video message, he said, ‘"I don't want to do politics anymore, I want to give something to the people. I have decided to give something to people and quit politics and public life..."

Maharashtra politics: 'Those who betrayed my ideology should not use my photograph', says Sharad Pawar

"Only the party of which I am the national president and Jayant Patil the state president can use my photograph," he said

Opposition unity needs rational narrative, says Prashant Kishor

Speaking to reporters in Bihar's Samastipur district, Prashant Kishor refused to attach much political importance to the split in NCP in Maharashtra and the CBI chargesheet against Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav

BJP appoints new state presidents ahead of 2024 LS polls

The rejig is significant in the primacy given to leaders who have joined the BJP from other parties. It will further fuel the speculation about a Cabinet rejig

Ajit Pawar will be Maharashtra CM after August 11: Report

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar will disqualify all 16 MLAs of Shiv Sena, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign from his post leading to dissolution of the council of ministers, according to a report

'Congress' demand to appoint leader of Opposition is valid': NCP Chief Sharad Pawar

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said that if Congress wants to appoint the leader of Opposition then they should as they are the only party with maximum number of MLAs

After Maharashtra, why Bihar could be the next state to witness political turmoil

After Maharashtra, rumours are swirling that the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar could also see a similar turn of events. There are several indications that the Grand Alliance –JD(U), RJD and Congress – could see a split

'Yet to ascertain whether NCP is in govt or Opposition': Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said he has not received a petition mentioning a split in the party

Devendra Fadnavis: The man behind Maharashtra coups

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis seems to have played a role in Ajit Pawar splitting the NCP. The BJP leader previously took his ‘revenge’ by engineering a political crisis in Shiv Sena last year that led to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government

NCP chief Sharad Pawar sacks Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for 'anti-party activities'

Praful Patel was the national working president of NCP, while Sunil Tatkare was the party's national general secretary

Down, but not out? Sharad Pawar claims Ajit's MLA's in touch with him

"Many from there (Ajit Pawar) camp called me and said that their ideology is not different from that of NCP and they will take a final call in the next few days," Sharad Pawar said

With Ajit Pawar’s entry, is BJP trying to ‘replace’ Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM?

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) claims the BJP has inducted Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP MLAs into the Maharashtra government as it is seeking to ‘reduce’ the power of Eknath Shinde and replace him as the CM

What happened in Maharashtra is going to be repeated in Uttar Pradesh: OP Rajbhar

"What happened in Maharashtra is going to be repeated in Uttar Pradesh. Many leaders from Samajwadi Party are going to leave the party and join the UP govt to take oaths as ministers. SP MPs are upset with Akhilesh Yadav. They can't see their future in SP," OP Rajbhar said

Ajit Pawar's rebellion throws spanner in Opposition works, unity meet postponed

As per reports, Ajit Pawar and eight other party lawmakers who joined the Maharashtra government, were miffed with Sharad Pawar's decision to join forces with Rahul Gandhi during the first opposition meet in Patna held last month

Singed by nephew Ajit's rebellion, NCP chief Sharad Pawar blames BJP for breaking parties

'We set up a government led by Uddhav Thackeray. But some people overthrew it. And a government promoting communal forces came into being. Such efforts are being done elsewhere in the country too,' NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said

'What's happening in Maharashtra will soon happen in Bihar too': MP Ramdas Athawale claims

Ramdas Athawale also made a similar prediction for Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, saying that his MLAs are unhappy under his leadership

Can Ajit Pawar, 8 other NCP rebels avoid disqualification in Maharashtra?

After Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, the NCP sought the disqualification of the rebels. Ajit reportedly claims to have the support of 40 out of 53 MLAs in the state Assembly. Can he dodge the anti-defection law then?

Stung NCP angling to find fissures in NDA, says Ajit Pawar may steal Shinde's thunder

As per reports, ahead of the cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra, BJP wants to drop 10 ministers from the Shinde faction to make space for the NCP ministers

'First attack the corrupt, then embrace them': Kapil Sibal slams BJP after Ajit Pawar joins Maharashtra govt

Ajit Pawar took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra in a sudden move that is expected to change political equations in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024

PM Modi... The real reason why Ajit Pawar joined BJP-Shiv Sena govt in Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar, leader of NCP and nephew of veteran politician Sharad Pawar, alongwith 8 MLAs of his party sworn into Maharashtra Cabinet on Sunday

Ajit Pawar’s Maha shocker: What led him to revolt against his uncle Sharad Pawar?

Ajit Pawar on Sunday switched loyalties, taking oath as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and joining the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government. While some may call the move a shocker, the signs of a rebellion against his uncle and party chief, Sharad Pawar, were evident

'Leaders who attended Patna Oppn meet involved in scams worth over Rs 20 lakh cr,' says Amit Shah in Bihar's Lakhisarai

In a reference to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who broke ties with the BJP last year to form the 'Mahagathbandhan' government with JDU in the state, Shah said leaders who ditched the National Democratic Alliance must be punished