NCP FACTION CONFLICT
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.
Abhishek Banerjee backs AAP over Congress in Delhi
Abhishek Banerjee of Trinamool Congress supports AAP over Congress in Delhi, citing AAP's stronger potential to defeat BJP. He acknowledges factionalism within Trinamool as a natural sign of growth and stresses disciplinary action against members acting above party interests.
How Maharashtra election results might be a do-or-die situation for Maha Aghadi and Mahayuti
Maharashtra's political landscape hangs in the balance as voters head to the polls, with key figures like Sharad Pawar, Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, and Ajit Pawar locked in a fierce battle for power. The outcome of this crucial election could reshape the state's political dynamics and determine the fate of these influential leaders.
Maharashtra’s LoP Missing: MVA loses even more to Mahayuti tsunami
Maharashtra Assembly will not have a Leader of Opposition. No opposition party secured the minimum 29 seats required for the position. The Mahayuti alliance won a landslide victory with 230 seats. BJP emerged as the single largest party with 132 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a major setback, securing only 48 seats.
Kopri-Pachpakhadi Thane election results: Eknath Shinde leads with over 70,000 votes
Eknath Shinde, leading by over 70,000 votes in the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency, is poised for victory in the Thane seat. This election marks Shinde's first contest after the Shiv Sena split, adding significance to his face-off against his mentor's nephew, Kedar Dighe. The outcome of this crucial battle will determine the real 'Sena' on November 23rd.
'It's Supriya's voice", says Ajit Pawar; "Jhoot Hai," says Sule; NCP factions clash on Bitcoin Cash for votes claim
Former IPS officer Ravindra Patil's allegations of Bitcoin scam money funding polls sparked a political war in Maharashtra. Supriya Sule denied the allegations and filed defamation and criminal cases. Ajit Pawar said he recognised the voices in the audio clip and promised an investigation.
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Maharashtra, Jharkhand Elections: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges voters to participate in large numbers
Rajnath Singh and PM Modi urged Maharashtra and Jharkhand voters to participate in the assembly elections and by-elections. Voting is underway with heightened security in Mumbai, where over 25,000 police personnel are deployed. The primary contest is between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi.
What factor will swing Maharashtra verdict - crop, caste or cash? Poll drama turns more and more intense
The Election Commission of India has set Nov 20 for Maharashtra’s single-phase polls and the Nanded bypoll. Counting starts on Nov 23. This election will determine the dominant factions within Shiv Sena, NCP, and their alliances. Economic challenges and unresolved social issues will impact the strategies and outcomes for all parties involved.
Conflicting narratives, divided loyalties at play as Marathwada readies to vote
As Maharashtra's Assembly poll campaign enters its final leg, Marathwada witnesses a clash of narratives. While distress in the farm sector persists, welfare schemes like 'Ladki Bahin' and the Maratha quota issue, spearheaded by activist Mahesh Jarange Patil, are influencing voter sentiment. Shifting political alliances and the fragmentation of regional parties further complicate the electoral landscape.
Maharashtra elections: Worli constituency likely to witness high-octane battle with Milind Deora's entry
Worli constituency will see a major electoral contest between Milind Deora of Shiv Sena, Aaditya Thackeray of Sena (UBT), and MNS's Sandeep Deshpande. This contest, similar to the battle in Mahim, will feature prominent figures. Deora, a former Congress MP, recently joined Shiv Sena and has been nominated for the Rajya Sabha by the party.
MVA has reached consensus on 210 seats, says Sanjay Raut; accuses BJP of spreading misinformation
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has reached a consensus on 210 of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra, a "significant achievement," according to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. He emphasized that their goal is to defeat the ruling alliance of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the BJP, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, which he accused of "looting" the state.
From Dawood Ibrahim to Baba Siddique: How Mumbai's underworld has shaped Bollywood's dark side
Baba Siddique Murder: The recent assassination of Baba Siddique, a prominent politician in Mumbai, has reignited fears regarding the city's law and order situation. Siddique was shot near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra by three assailants and later succumbed to his injuries at Cooper Hospital. This incident has prompted concerns about organized crime and safety in a city long regarded as one of the safest in India.
If there is a Third Wave: Modi will have a rejigged team, new global leaders to deal with
If elected, Modi is expected to overhaul his Council of Ministers, put in place a new BJP President, and will have to deal with a new set of world leaders and perhaps altered bilateral equations as several countries go to polls this year.
Ajit Pawar, quota agitation leader Jarange were newsmakers of Maharashtra politics in 2023
Ajit Pawar and several NCP leaders joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government in July 2023 with Ajit becoming a second deputy chief minister in addition to the BJP's Devendra Fadnavis.
Election Commission to hear pleas by NCP factions over party name, symbol row
The Election Commission of India will listen to the arguments of both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) regarding the party name and symbol. The dispute is between Sharad Pawar's faction and Ajit Pawar's faction. Ajit Pawar had previously approached the Election Commission to claim the NCP name and symbol.
Won't tolerate a single word against my father: Supriya Sule to Ajit Pawar
"One can criticise me or any other person, but I will not tolerate that against my father....he is more than a father for the party workers," she said. Sule also made a reference to the early morning swearing-in ceremony of November 2019 when Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar took oath as chief minister and deputy chief minister, only to resign days later.
We saw how EC can be misused: Sharad Pawar
"Pune is a city that believes in maintaining unity. When there are elections, be it Congress, NCP, or Samajwadi Party, all these parties take everyone along. But we have been seeing for a long time that there is one political outfit that attacks brotherhood in society, and it is our duty to fight the election together against such people and ideology," he said.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar dismisses Ashok Chavan's claim on Sena's 2014 offer
Queried about Chavan's claim that there was a proposal from Shiv Sena for forming a government with Congress and NCP in 2014, Pawar said no one gave such a proposal to the Nationalist Congress Party. "Had a proposal been given to NCP, I would have known a bit about it. Though leaders of NCP have the right to take a decision, at least they keep me posted. So whatever Ashok Chavan said, I never heard of it," he said.
Assembly polls: A raging battle in Kerala’s ‘Vatican’ keeps Christian electoral belt edgy
As the battle has high stake for Jose’s and KCM’s future, the Pala establishment is rallying behind him as a thanksgiving for KM Mani’s patronage and in the hope Jose will become an important minister if LDF retains power.
Oli has played a chess move to save his position; impact on Nepal to be seen
As long as the Chinese were supporting Oli, things were fine but when Oli realised that China was more interested in the NCP remaining united rather than in the continuation of his leadership, his strategy changed.
Peace panel defines clear role for Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli and Prachanda
A six-member task force appointed to end the political conflict between Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Maoist leader Prachanda has suggested a formula for the road ahead.
KP Sharma Oli & Prachanda talk; Nepal's ruling party sets up panel to end infighting
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the ruling party’s executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' have agreed to a cabinet reshuffle to resolve the ongoing conflict in Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
Rift Widens: Nepal Communist Party's Prachanda holds meeting without PM KP Sharma Oli
The 45-member standing committee of NCP was scheduled to meet on Tuesday morning, but the meeting was postponed for the ninth time. However, in a dramatic move, Prachanda convened the meeting in the absence of the PM. Standing committee members close to Oli did not attend the meeting.
Shiv Sena has history of allying with Congress, ideological opposite parties
From backing Congress candidates in presidential polls to not fielding any contender against Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule to even tying up with ideologically opposite Muslim League, the Shiv Sena has had a history of flirting with 'frenemies'.
Shiv Sena has history of flirting with political, ideological rivals
So for those aware of its past, the Shiv Sena, known for its firebrand Hindutva stance, quitting the NDA on Monday and seeking support of the Congress and the NCP does not come as a surprise. In the assembly polls held last month, the BJP won 105 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena (56), the NCP (54) and the Congress (48) in the 288-member House.
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
Trouble with Ménage à Trois involving Shiv Sena,BJP and MNS in Maharashtra politics
In Mumbai, the MNS cut into the alliance’s votes so much in 2009, that it lost all six seats to the Congress-NCP alliance.
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