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‘Stop poaching’ create own party’, Raj Thackeray advises BJP

Given his affinity to the BJP off late, Raj Thackeray’s scathing attack on the state BJP unit was unexpected. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Rahul Gandhi nominated to standing committee on defence

Rahul Gandhi and Amar Singh nominated to Defence Standing Committee; Sushil Kumar Rinku (AAP) to Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing; Faizal P.P. Mohammed (NCP) to Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Congress evasive on Sharad Pawar’s ‘secret meeting’, Sanjay Raut says he will never join hands with BJP

NEW DELHI: The alleged meetings between NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and his Maharashtra deputy CM nephew Ajit Pawar have evoked different responses from the former’s alliance partners the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). While the Congress on Wednesday remained evasive on the matter, SS (UBT) claimed that Sharad Pawar will…

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

Morning Digest | President Murmu urges citizens to move ahead with harmony, Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka; and more

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The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray doubts civic polls will be held this year due to political shifts in Maharashtra; plans to set up teams to study party's strength in 48 Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Sharad Pawar-Ajit meet in Pune sparks unease among MVA allies

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), which normally defers to Sharad Pawar, slammed him in its mouthpiece Saamana, remarking that repeated meetings with his nephew were “tarnishing Sharad Pawar’s image” and creating confusion in the minds of the electorate.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

No confusion within MVA, will ensure successful INDIA meeting in Mumbai: NCP president Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Pawar says MVA united, no confusion over his meeting with nephew Ajit. INDIA coalition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1. NCP has no association with BJP factions. Saamana expresses displeasure over Pawar-Ajit meetings.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Morning Digest | Manipur officials told to quit social media groups, 14 States yet to join Centre’s flagship education scheme; and more

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The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me, says Sharad Pawar

Rumours swirl in Maharashtra's political circles as Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar. Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis unaware, NCP's Jayant Patil not informed of conversation. Shiv Sena's Raut suggests Pawar Sr. may have invited Ajit to join Opposition bloc INDIA meeting.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Sharad Pawar on meeting with Ajit Pawar: ‘What is wrong with meeting my nephew?’

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party will not go with the BJP despite some "well-wishers" trying to persuade him. He revealed he had a "secret" meeting with his nephew, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and said people will hand over the reins of the State to Maha Vikas Aghadi.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023