BJP REACTION TO NCP
BJP keeps close watch as Sharad, Ajit Pawar factions weigh NCP reunion ahead of Maharashtra local polls
Bharatiya Janata Party is closely monitoring the potential merger of Nationalist Congress Party factions in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar hinted at a possible reunion, contingent on party leaders' decisions. Some NCP (SP) MPs are reportedly willing to join Ajit Pawar's faction. Ajit Pawar, however, has denied any ongoing merger talks. Local body elections in October may be influencing Sharad Pawar's considerations.
Kunal Kamra’s call logs, finances under Maharashtra govt scanner after ‘gaddar’ jibe at Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra’s government has launched an inquiry into stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, scrutinising his call records and financial transactions following a joke about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The controversy erupted after Kamra referred to Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor) during a Mumbai performance, triggering backlash from Shiv Sena supporters. Amid political allegations, venue vandalism, and arrests, the debate has deepened over free speech and political satire. The case has reignited Maharashtra’s fraught political tensions and the ongoing battle over the legacy of Shiv Sena.
Eknath Shinde wanted to join Congress in past, claims Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Eknath Shinde, who later split the undivided Shiv Sena, once wanted to join Congress. He referenced late Congress leader Ahmed Patel and suggested asking Prithviraj Chavan for details. Raut emphasized that nothing is impossible in politics.
Pawar asks why upcoming state polls not being held together, says no truth in what PM utters
Sharad Pawar criticized the delay in Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, questioning the credibility of PM Modi's 'one nation one election' vision. He linked the delay to political strategies. Pawar also emphasized the need for societal peace in light of communal tensions triggered by remarks against Prophet Mohammad. He urged patience and responsibility from the government and community leaders.
BJP won due to vote division, says TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee
"I think BJP will not return to power if seats sharing is finalised early after a proper consensus," Banerjee said in Kolkata on Monday. BJP wins in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh were not impressive as margins were slim, she said. "BJP won more seats than Congress in Rajasthan because of split in votes. This is a victory due to division of votes. Victory is a combination of strategy, ideology and field work. Those who have been defeated, should learn a lesson and make amends. They should work for the people together. The future of all parties will be decided by the people and not by any leader or a party," Banerjee said.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Dhananjay Munde gets Agriculture
Pawar and eight other MLAs were sworn in last Sunday, but the portfolios were still not allotted as there was anger in the Shiv Sena camp over the NCP's induction into the government.
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Ajit Pawar set to handle Maharashtra's Finance Ministry in spite of Shinde sena objections
The finance ministry portfolio is expected to be given to Ajit Pawar, NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister. Shiv Sena MLAs have expressed displeasure over NCP's induction into the government, believing that NCP would play a dominant role as they did during the last tenure. This has led to a strain in the political relationship between the parties.
NCP Working Committee approves decision to expel Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and nine others
The Nationalist Congress Partyt (NCP) Working Committee on Thursday approved decision to expel Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and nine others who joined hands with NDA. Amid Maharashtra political crisis, a meeting of NCP leaders was called at the residence of party president Sharad Pawar in Delhi.
BJP is the 'most corrupt party in India', says Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, called the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) the "most corrupt party in India" after her rival NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, praised the BJP and Narendra Modi. Sule accused the BJP of being opportunist by siding with the party it had denigrated, i.e., NCP. " Sule reiterated that the NCP name and symbol "Clock" would remain with the original party.
Sharad Pawar has failed to create successor who can take NCP forward: Shiv Sena (UBT)
An editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana also claimed the jumbo committee set up to decide on the new president of NCP after Pawar announced his decision to step down included some members who were keen to go with the ruling BJP. But these members were compelled to ask Pawar to continue due to pressure from NCP cadres, it said.
All fine with EVMs, says Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, the leader of the Maharashtra opposition, contradicted his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar's stance on EVMs being misused. While Sharad Pawar had organised a meeting with top opposition parties to address concerns of EVMs being susceptible to manipulation, Ajit Pawar criticised the claim, saying that people only blame EVMs when they lose.
OBC quota row: Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil tells Supriya Sule to go home and cook; draws NCP's ire
After the Supreme Court recently allowed reservation for the OBCs in local body elections in Madhya Pradesh, Sule, whose party shares power with the Shiv Sena and Congress in Maharashtra, had said she had contacted MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his Delhi visit, but he did not divulge what he did to get nod for the reservation.
PM Modi wanted BJP, NCP to come together in Maharashtra to form govt in 2019: Sharad Pawar
Reacting to Pawar's comments, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, whose party shares power with the NCP and Congress in Maharashtra, on Thursday claimed that after the 2019 Assembly polls, the BJP was desperate for power and ready to hold anyone's hand for it.
Raid on cruise ship 'fake', no drugs were found: NCP
A man who is seen escorting Aryan Khan in one of the videos was not an NCB official, and his social media profile states that he is a private detective based in Kuala Lumpur, the NCP leader alleged.
BJP seems to be branding supporters of farmers as Naxals: NCP
"It shows the BJP somewhere wants to term those who raise their voice for the poor, farmers and workers and fight battle against injustice as Naxalites or terrorists. This is not happening for the first time. The BJP is a party of the rich which wants to stand with traders. This has been the history of the BJP," NCP's national spokesperson Nawab Malik alleged.
PM Narendra Modi offered Supriya Sule a cabinet berth: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut
When Sharad Pawar was contacted, a close aide of the NCP chief said he was in Baramati, his hometown, and would respond to the Saamana article at an "appropriate" time.
Congress sank and took NCP down as well: Praful Patel
"In the last five years, it is because of Congress only that its workers and supporters and also NCP have suffered," the former aviation minister said.
NCP backs congress demand to have grand alliance for Goa polls
"It would be in the interest of Goa if grand alliance takes place. Secular votes need to be protected from dividing...Any division of votes will give edge to BJP."
SP hits out at NCP for walking out of third front
The Samajwadi Party today accused the NCP of hatching a 'conspiracy' on behalf of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad after the Sharad Pawar-led party decided to walk out.
Bihar polls: NCP quits Third Front, cites Mulayam Singh's 'pro-BJP statement'
NCP General Secretary and MP Tariq Anwar announced the party's decision to quit the six-party Third Front at a press conference here.
BJP may loose Vidarbha votes in Zilla Parishad polls if 'corrective steps' not taken: Shiv Sena
Sena also said that it was result of the support of people of Vidarbha during the Lok Sabha polls that a leader from the region could become the Chief Minister.
Stability of Devendra Fadnavis government not NCP's responsibility: Sharad Pawar
Sena did not appear too keen to be a part of the BJP-led government "for now" and said it held the "keys" to the stability of the 18-day-old dispensation.
Maharashtra elections 2014: BJP voters upset as party drags its feet on NCP support
Several Mumbaikars, who voted for change, are disappointed that the BJP has not rejected the NCP's offer outright.
NCP pledges support to JD(U), RJD and Cong alliance in bypoll
NCP General Secretary Tariq Anwar said the party is not contesting on any of the 10 seats but if the alliance wished, he and other NCP leaders would join the campaigning.
NCP going soft on Narendra Modi? Praful Patel wants 2002 riots matter put to rest
NCP leader Praful Patel on Wednesday said that the matter surrounding Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots must be put to rest after a clean chit by SIT.
Will watch how AAP controls price rise: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar said they would like to see how AAP, which has staked claim to form govt in Delhi, implements its poll promise of checking spiralling prices of onion and other commodities.
Renowned rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar shot dead in Pune
Dr Dabholkar was on a morning walk when he was attacked by two men near the Omkareshwar Bridge in the heart of Pune city.
Gopinath Munde faces new challenge as nephew Dhananjay defects to NCP
Dhananjay will be campaigning against Gopinath in his own bastion during the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Over a dozen ex-MPs told to vacate homes
Over a dozen prominent politicians from the state, who recently lost the Lok Sabha elections, have been served with eviction notices.
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