Why PM Modi isn’t asking Dharmendra Pradhan to resign Do you know what connects Lal Bahadur Shastri, TT Krishnamachari, Natwar Singh, A Raja, Dayanidhi Maran, BS Yediyurappa, Ashok Chavan and Nitish Kumar? Newslaundry · Jul 20
'An Example of Leadership': World Leaders React As Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected PM, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said. Newslaundry · Dec 4, 2024
‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray? In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance. Newslaundry · Nov 18, 2024
Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party. Newslaundry · Jun 5, 2024
Watch | Ashok Chavan: Joined BJP to ensure development of Nanded doesn’t suffer The current state of affairs in Congress, particularly in Maharashtra, is in shambles, says Ashok Chavan The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Farmers, Dalits, Marathas hold the key in rural Maharashtra The outcome of six out of the eight Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, up for voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 26, is likely to mirror the sentiments of the farmers, Dalits, and Marathas in the primarily rural State The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
Ashok Chavan: ‘Mess in Congress unintentionally benefiting BJP’ Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan campaigns for BJP in Nanded, discusses switch from Congress in interview with The Hindu. The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024
Will PM deliver on his 'promise' to put Ashok Chavan in jail: Congress The Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether he would deliver on his promise to put the BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan in jail. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | MVA a directionless autorickshaw, says Amit Shah at Nanded rally Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Maha Vikas Aghadi as a directionless autorickshaw, comprised of fake Shiv Sena, NCP factions. The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024
Was choosing candidates from powerful families to quell dissent among Congress ticket aspirants? Congress chooses candidates from powerful families in North Karnataka to contest Lok Sabha polls, quelling dissent among ticket aspirants. The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
Ashok Chavan denies meeting Sonia Gandhi before joining BJP Former Congress leader Ashok Chavan denies meeting Sonia Gandhi before joining BJP, calls Rahul Gandhi's claims baseless. The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024
Setback to Maharashtra Congress as former Minister Padmakar Valvi joins BJP In a big blow to the Congress in Mahrashtra, senior party leader Padmakar Valvi on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the presence of state BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule and party leader Ashok Chavan, in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 13, 2024
Sharad Pawar lambasts Modi over farmer suicides, criticism of Mamata Banerjee Sharad Pawar criticizes BJP, Modi, and internal NCP issues at Lonavala convention, calling BJP a "washing machine" for corruption. The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024 Lok Sabha Polls | Pawar, Thackeray attend MVA seat-sharing meeting; ready to announce formula Maha Vikas Aghadi discusses seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, aiming to avoid vote division.
The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024 At Sambhajinagar rally, Amit Shah lashes out at the dynastic ambitions of INDIA alliance parties Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Opposition INDIA bloc for prioritizing dynastic politics over national welfare at Sambhajinagar rally.
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 MVA seat-sharing for Lok Sabha almost finalised, says Sanjay Raut MVA leaders, including Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut, announce almost complete seat-sharing discussions for upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024 Days after Ashok Chavan’s nomination for Rajya Sabha, son of BJP vice-president laments lack of recognition for father Mumbai BJP leader's son expresses disappointment over lack of recognition for his father's dedicated service within the party.
The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024 Ashok Chavan was a towering Congress leader, his family served party for many generations: Ghulam Nabi Azad Ghulam Nabi Azad, president of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, describes former Congress leader Ashok Chavan as a "towering leader" after joining BJP.
The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024 With Ashok Chavan tipped for Upper House, BJP hints at fielding Narayan Rane in Lok Sabha fray Former Congressman Ashok Chavan's entry into the BJP dampens Narayan Rane's chances of a second term in Rajya Sabha, but BJP may field Rane in Lok Sabha polls.
Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024 "New beginning in political career": Ashok Chavan announces decision to join BJP Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting to work for the "constructive development of Maharashtra". Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024 I am joining BJP, today is beginning of my new political career: Ex-CM Ashok Chavan Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joins ruling BJP, refrains from giving specific reasons for leaving Congress.
Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024 "Is BJP's self-confidence so low...?": Uddhav guns for BJP as Ashok Chavan quits Congress Taking a swipe at the BJP-led NDA government in the state after former chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Chavan resigned from the party, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024 Ashok Chavan’s exit casts shadow on Congress’s fortunes in Rajya Sabha polls The resignation of senior Congressman Ashok Chavan and potential Congress split in Maharashtra overshadow the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024 Uddhav Thackeray mocks Modi, BJP for ‘low self-confidence’ ahead of Lok Sabha election Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi and BJP for poaching leaders from opposition parties, questions their self-confidence.