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Disparities in MLA payouts during Assembly session raise concerns

Opp. MLAs allege unequal fund allocation by FM Ajit Pawar; DY CM Fadnavis clarifies allocation based on financial resources; Shiv Sena MLA Gogawale says Shinde-led MLAs not denied share.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Rohit Pawar stages protest in Maharashtra Assembly, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expresses displeasure

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction over the sit-in protest by his nephew and NCP (Sharad Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai. 

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

‘Ajit Pawar will be next CM of Maharashtra as BJP cannot face 2024 Lok Sabha with Eknath Shinde’: Prithviraj Chavan

Prithviraj Chavan said that the BJP high command wants Ajit Pawar as next Maharashtra CM to face the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He also questioned the anti-defection law’s effectiveness and the NCP's tardiness in pursuing action against Ajit Pawar’s rebel faction.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider ‘political break’ as Madhya Pradesh elections loom

BJP leader Pankaja Munde asked to reconsider decision to take break from politics by party's top leadership due to Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. She was uncomfortable with Ajit Pawar's inclusion in Maharashtra govt.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Analysis | A tale of two coups — Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction seeks to avoid Sena vs Sena bitterness

Two consecutive ‘surprise’ calls by the rebel faction on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar have stupefied political pundits.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Only 15 NCP MLAs from Ajit Pawar camp attend first day of Monsoon Session of Assembly

Maharashtra Assembly's Monsoon Session began with NCP MLAs split into two camps. 15 from Ajit Pawar's camp & 9 from Sharad Pawar's camp attended. 25 NCP MLAs attended, incl.uding 9 Cabinet Ministers.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Opposition party leaders gather in Bengaluru for mega meet

After 16 parties attended the opposition meeting in Patna on June 23, 26 parties are expected to take part in the Bengaluru meeting on July 17-18.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023

Sharad Pawar camp seeks separate seats for rebel NCP MLAs during Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Assembly

In a letter addressed to Speaker Rahul Narwekar on July 16, Mr. Awhad said except for the nine MLAs- including Ajit Pawar- who have joined the government, the Nationalist Congress Party is part of the Opposition.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

No step-motherly treatment to Opposition during monsoon session, assures CM Shinde

MVA boycotts tea party hosted by CM Shinde; CM says govt will do justice to Oppn’s questions. Despite ruling alliance having more than 210 MLAs, CM assures Oppn won’t receive step-motherly treatment.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Post-rebellion, Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction calls on Sharad Pawar, entreats him to think about party unity

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar along with some other Ministers from his Nationalist Congress Party camp met NCP president Sharad Pawar, in first such meeting since Ajit rebelled against his uncle and joined the Eknath Shinde government

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023