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'Not upset over being denied Rajya Sabha poll nomination; I'm kabaddi player, not chess player': Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal clarifies he is not upset about missing a Rajya Sabha nomination. He likens himself to a kabaddi player, not a chess player, suggesting his opportunity will arrive later. Bhujbal expressed his desire for a parliamentary seat, noting his son's potential ministerial role. He mentioned discussions with…

The Economic Times

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

The Hindu

Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat

Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

Speculation swirls as NCP leader Ajit Pawar skips campaigning, fueling rumors of turmoil within the party.

The Hindu

Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Ajit Pawar’s NCP cuts ‘Gordian knot’ over Nashik after Bhujbal opts out of fray

Chhagan Bhujbal withdraws from Nashik Lok Sabha seat, paving way for Shiv Sena's Hemant Godse.

The Hindu

Maharashtra Minister Bhujbal says he is withdrawing from race for Nashik Lok Sabha ticket

Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said he has decided not to seek ticket from the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency so as to end the deadlock over the seat also coveted by the ally Shiv Sena

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Mahayuti impasse over key Lok Sabha seats continues

Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar assures fast resolution

The Hindu

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

Maharashtra gears up for intense Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions in close contest. However, internal feuds are complicating seat-sharing for both coalitions

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections | Shinde-led Shiv Sena remains firm on contesting at least 16 Parliamentary seats

While there is a tug-of-war between the Shinde Sena and the NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction over the Nashik seat, both the BJP and Mr. Shinde’s faction have staked claim on the Sambhajinagar and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituencies.

The Hindu

Mahayuti seat-sharing: Amit Shah acts firm with Shinde, Ajit Pawar; urges allies to ‘be reasonable’

Amit Shah meets with Maharashtra allies to resolve seat-sharing dispute ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Special session of Maharashtra Assembly for Maratha Reservation likely to be called this weekend

After Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil started yet another indefinite hunger strike, a special session of the Maharashtra Assembly in connection to the Reservation is likely to be called at this weekend. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Morning Digest | MLAs return as Champai govt. faces floor test today; U.P. ATS arrests Indian Embassy staff posted in Moscow on spying charges, and more

From Jharkhand facing floor test, to Biden sweeping South Carolina, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal claims he resigned from Cabinet in November over Maratha quota issue

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal claims resignation over Maratha quota issue, but Deputy CM denies acceptance.

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The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal attempting to 'damage' Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis, says Maratha activist Jarange

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange accuses Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal of trying to damage Deputy Chief Ministers with statements about Maratha reservation.

The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal dismisses claims of being sidelined in Ajit-led NCP

Prominent OBC leader and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal refuted claims of being sidelined within the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress party despite criticising the State government’s handling of the Maratha quota agitation.

The Hindu

Bhujbal dares Jarange-Patil to challenge Mandal Commission’s recommendations on OBC reservation

Maharashtra Minister challenges Maratha quota activist to challenge OBC reservation process, alleging fake certificates and harassment of OBC families.

Dynamite News

Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil declares indefinite hunger strike from Feb 10

Amid the row over the Maratha reservation, activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Wednesday said that he will be going on an another indefinite hunger strike from February 10. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Maratha quota stir: As Jarange-Patil clashes with Bhujbal, Fadnavis promises no injustice to OBCs

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis assures that the BJP will protect the rights of the OBC community in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Maratha quota | Bhujbal, Rane criticise Maharashtra government

OBC leader and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Union Minister Narayan Rane fear the Maratha quota would encroach on the rights of Other Backward Communities and lead to unrest in Maharashtra

The Hindu

Maratha leaders must put a stop to Jarange-Patil’s designs, says OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra cabinet Minister and other backward class (OBC) leader Chhagan Bhujbal exhorted top Maratha leaders in Maharashtra to put a stop to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil’s activities that were holding the State government and the public “hostage”, while warning that even the OBCs could create pressure and cause political…

The Hindu

‘Not one hour more after December 24,’ Jarange-Patil warns Shinde govt. over Maratha quota deadline

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil refuses to extend December 24 deadline for blanket reservation for Maratha community, warns of next course of action.

The Hindu

Bhujbal vs Jarange Patil verbal duel escalates amid Maratha quota stir

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal alleged there was a threat to his life from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who demanded Bhujbal not be given more powers.

The Times of India

Law not retrospective: Bombay HC quashes ‘Benami property’ complaint against Chhagan Bhujbal, son and nephew

MUMBAI: Observing that the Benami Transactions Prohibition law amended in 2016 doesn’t have a retrospective effect, Bombay high court quashed a 2021 complaint against NCP (Ajit Pawar team) leader and minister Chhagan Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew Sameer Bhujbal over alleged Benami assets held by three companies including property in Mumbai…

The Hindu

Will only take reservation from OBC quota, says Jarange Patil

Maratha activist Jarange Patil insists Marathas must be given OBC quota; OBC and Dhangar members back him; differences arise in State Backward Class Commission, prompting resignations; SC had raised questions about Maratha quota law in May 2021; Commission under pressure to expedite process.

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