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Some NCP leaders joined hands with BJP as they were threatened by "agencies," says Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar said some of the party leaders who had switched sides and went with the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP to join the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)-BJP government were being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Influx of Maratha leaders may upset equations in Maharashtra BJP

For many years, the BJP had been working on its own social engineering in Maharashtra, based on OBC consolidation

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Now, Sena (UBT)‘s Raut says change in Maharashtra CM’s post is certain

Sanjay Raut likened Ajit Pawar to a “carpenter bird” who will “make holes” in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chair, and claimed it is certain that (deputy CM and BJP leader) Devendra Fadnavis will give strength to the bird.

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Opposition criticises Mumbai university’s decision to stay its administrative body polls

The decision by the Mumbai University to stay its senate polls has drawn major criticism from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar–led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), who view the move as evidence of the Maharashtra government’s authoritarian approach and its reluctance to hold elections.

The Hindu

NCP split is due to ideological differences, has nothing to do with Pawar family, says Supriya Sule

Working president of Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party Supriya Sule, during a visit to her constituency Baramati, said that the Ajit Pawar-led split within her party was due to ideological differences and not due to personal differences. Several workers of the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP also met with…

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis slam MVA for suggesting they covet CM Shinde’s chair

Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar & Fadnavis lash out at MVA for eyeing CM Shinde's chair. Fadnavis jibes at Pawar, says PM Modi will return in 2024. Ajit Pawar praises Modi, says no alternative to him & Opposition won't succeed in defeating him.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar’s rally in Beed: NCP chief sets sights on 2024 Lok Sabha election

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will hold a rally in Parli, Beed Maharashtra today. This rally comes even as the NCP and the Congress are engaged in a war of words after a former Congress CM claimed that Ajit Pawar had offered his uncle a position in the…

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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

PM Modi did not think Manipur important enough to visit: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar critiqued PM Modi for not visiting Manipur and said that the violence in Manipur is "dangerous for the country". He also said that the PM should have gone to the northeast to give confidence to the people but instead he addressed election campaigns in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar nixes speculation over being offered a post at the BJP-led Central government

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that PM Modi had laid a condition before rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar that he could be made CM of the State only if his uncle, Sharad Pawar, came over to the side of the NDA

The Hindu

Congress, Uddhav-led Sena begin review of Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats, with uncertainty over Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said that while the NCP chief’s meetings with Ajit Pawar were certainly a cause for concern for the future of the MVA alliance, a decision on it would only be taken by the party’s top brass.

The Hindu

‘Nothing clandestine about my Pune meeting with Sharad Pawar,’ says nephew Ajit

On Saturday (August 13), the NCP chief and his nephew met at Pune businessman Atul Chordia’s residence. Sharad Pawar’s confidant, senor NCP leader Jayant Patil was also present.

The Hindu

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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.

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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

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

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

‘Sharad Pawar will not ally with BJP till his last breath’

NCP chief Sharad Pawar assures party workers he won't ally with BJP, urges them to ignore speculation. He says no need to feel pressure due to rebel faction, workers are the party's backbone. He plans to begin statewide rallies on Aug 16, may address Pune on Aug 28-29.

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Thomas K. Thomas removed from NCP working committee

NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas removed from party's working committee due to "serious indiscipline" after alleging opponents were conspiring to murder him. Thomas had filed a complaint with the State Police Chief, claiming his former driver was part of the plot. NCP president Sharad Pawar cited Thomas' "baseless" allegations and…

The Hindu

Modi will not return as PM after Lok Sabha election: VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar claims BJP, RSS trying to create Hindu-Muslim divide to win 2024 election. He believes Modi won't return as PM and peace will return after election. Congress, NCP wary of alliance with VBA due to 2019 alliance with AIMIM. VBA will open account in 2024 election.

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar says he joined the ruling government as ‘development works do not get done by sitting in Opposition’

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he left the Opposition MVA to join the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP coalition as he saw no alternative to PM Modi’s leadership

The Hindu

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Ajit Pawar is finally in the right place: Amit Shah

“It is well-known that Amit bhai is considered as Maharashtra’s son-in-law. Believe it or not, a son-in-law generally has more affection for his in-law’s home,” said Mr. Pawar.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah in Pune, quashes speculation of aligning with BJP

NCP leader Jayant Patil, categorically denying rumours of his purported meeting with Amit Shah in Pune, stressed he had never ventured out of Mumbai since Saturday and exhorted news channels to stop broadcasting misleading reports about him. The rumours triggered speculation that Mr. Patil might align himself with the rebel…

The Hindu

Prakash Ambedkar to PM Modi: Either file FIR against ‘corrupt’ NCP leaders, else apologise to Sharad Pawar and country

Prakash Ambedkar demands PM Modi to file FIR against NCP leaders or apologize to Sharad Pawar. VBA, Congress & Shiv Sena to stage agitations if no action taken. PM accused NCP of ₹70,000 cr. corruption in irrigation, cooperative bank & mining sectors.

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