The Latest Breaking News from Prithviraj Chavan

SIR row: Opposition seeks CEC's removal, SC scrutiny of Election Commission

Opposition parties in India are expressing deep concerns regarding the integrity of the Election Commission's processes. Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP have called for immediate action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Allegations claim significant voter deletions occurred during a nationwide update of the electoral rolls. Leaders are urging the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Too early to say whether Rahul Gandhi will be projected as 2029 PM face: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan; harps on Opposition unity

Prithviraj Chavan underscored that naming Rahul Gandhi as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate is premature. He highlighted the necessity of unifying regional parties to prevent vote fragmentation. Chavan is optimistic about the DMK rejoining the INDIA bloc and stressed the importance of bolstering the organizational strength of Congress while engaging…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

NCP (SP) not involved in any merger talks with Congress: Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule has dismissed speculation regarding a merger between her party and the Congress. She asserted that no merger proposals have been exchanged between the two political parties. The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Congress will continue working together as allies. Sule highlighted their cordial relations and regular coordination on…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rejects discussion on Pune, Chandrapur Lok Sabha byelections

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker dismisses Prithviraj Chavan's demand for State's stance on conducting byelections in Pune and Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituencies.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar accuses Opposition parties of spreading false information about contract-based jobs

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday accused Opposition parties of spreading false information

The Hindu · Oct 21, 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

Why no sedition case against DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar till now, asks Prithviraj Chavan

Prithviraj Chavan demanded that a sedition case be lodged against Pradeep Kurulkar.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Congress demands arrest of Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for alleged remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Congress MLAs demand action against Bhide for controversial remarks against Mahatma Gandhi. Deputy CM Fadnavis says case registered, police to collect voice samples. BJP leader acknowledges Bhide's work for Hindutva, but stresses remarks against Mahatma won't be tolerated.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Chavan urges Maharashtra government to probe Hindutva leader’s funding

Senior Maharashtra Congress party leader Prithviraj Chavan demands that the NDA government must probe the source of the funding for Mr. Bhide’s outfit ‘Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan.’

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Fadnavis condemns Hindutva leader’s remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Mr. Fadnavis stressed that the government “will not tolerate anyone making inappropriate remarks against either Mahatma Gandhi or Veer Savarkar.”

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023