Ajit Pawar taunts Supriya Sule over best Parliamentarian award
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar taunted his cousin Supriya Sule, criticizing her for giving speeches and winning awards without solving issues. He promised development projects in Baramati and hinted at his wife running against Sule in the Lok Sabha election. Key Points
Economic TimesNCP vs NCP: Maha speaker says Ajit Pawar's NCP is 'real political party', Sharad Pawar's unit lacks majority
Earlier this month, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction as the 'real political party'. Following which, Ajit Pawar's faction got the party's name and clock symbol. The Sharad Pawar-led unit was renamed as 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar'. Key Points
Business TodayPawar versus Pawar — how young gun Rohit is taking on uncle Ajit as battle for NCP legacy continues
Tensions have been simmering in NCP since Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule entered public life. Now they have permeated next generation, with Rohit taking on uncle Ajit. Key Points
ThePrintAmit Shah shares stage with Ajit Pawar in Pune, says 'you took a long time to...'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared the stage with NCP leader Ajit Pawar for the first time today at an event in Pune. This is Amit Shah's first visit to Pune after Ajit Pawar-led NCP joined the BJP-Sena coalition government. Key Points
India TodayAjit Pawar will get opportunity to become chief minister, says Praful Patel
NCP's Rajya Sabha member Praful Patel on Thursday said Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will get an opportunity to become the chief minister. However, Patel said that the post of the chief minister is not vacant, so why talk about it. Key Points
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Ajit Pawar will be appointed as Maharashtra CM around August 10, claims Prithviraj Chavan
Chavan also claimed that the BJP is not keen on contesting the next Lok Sabha elections under Shinde as he wields no influence outside his home district of Thane . The BJP now has an alternative in Ajit Pawar, he added. Key Points
Economic TimesMaharashtra reshuffle: Who gained and who lost after Team Ajit Pawar’s entry
Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP leaders who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government were allotted portfolios on Friday. Here’s a look at who got what in latest state Cabinet reshuffle. Key Points
India TodayBlow to Devendra Fadnavis as Ajit Pawar’s NCP likely to get finance portfolio: Sources
The delay in the Maharashtra cabinet expansion was attributed to a standoff between Ajit Pawar’s camp and the Eknath Shinde faction over portfolio distribution. Now, sources said that Pawar has secured the finance portfolio following late-night meetings with Shinde and Fadnavis. Key Points
India TodayNCP Ajit Pawar faction appoints Deepak Mankar as Pune city unit president
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has appointed Deepak Mankar as the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit camp) city unit president for Pune, as the party aims to regain ground ahead of the upcoming civic polls. Mankar, a former deputy mayor, is among the local leaders who joined Ajit Pawar after revolting against Sharad Pawar and joining the BJP-Shiv Sena government. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAjit’s revolt alters W Maharashtra’s politics and Baramati’s dynamics
The revolt by Ajit Pawar in Western Maharashtra is expected to have a significant impact on the region's politics, with both NCP factions eyeing the existing vote share in upcoming elections. The main contest is likely to be between the BJP and the two NCP factions, with a potential alliance between the Ajit camp and the BJP giving them a massive advantage. The biggest impact will be felt in Baramati, where the fight for the constituency will attract national attention. Without Ajit's support, it will be difficult for Supriya Sule to retain the seat. | Mumbai news Key Points
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NCP crisis: Ajit Pawar ahead in numbers game; 35 of 53 NCP MLAs attend his meeting
The NCP witnessed a split on Sunday with Ajit Pawar joine Shiv Sena-BJP coalition government in Maharashtra. Nine NCP MLAs, including Ajit Pawar, were sworn-in as ministers in the Maharashtra government at a surprise cabinet expansion on the same day. Key Points
FirstpostPawar vs Pawar: NCP factional war reaches Election Commission
The factional war of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday reached doorstep of the Election Commission with the Ajit Pawar faction filing over 40 affidavits of MLAs and MPs in his support. Meanwhile, the Sharad Pawar camp has filed a caveat with the poll authority urging it to hear them first before passing any directive in connection with the factional fight, reported PTI, citing Election Commission sources. Key Points
Economic TimesAjit and Sharad Pawar camps of NCP trade verbal blows: Many MLAs refuse to take sides
Minutes after the expulsion, Patel addressed a news conference with Ajit Pawar and claimed he continued to remain NCP's working president and announced his version of sackings. Patel and Ajit Pawar said they still believed that Sharad Pawar was the NCP president but refused to accept his decision not to align with BJP. Key Points
Economic TimesNo clarity on MLA support to Ajit Pawar. ‘They didn’t know what they signed up for,’ says NCP
The party has 53 MLAs in the assembly. State unit chief Jayant Patil and several others have tweeted support to Sharad Pawar, as have two MPs, including daughter Supriya Sule. Key Points
ThePrintBJP called our party the Nationalist Corrupt Party, now they have a lot to answer for: Supriya Sule
Sule wanted to wait for 'the story to unfold' and hinted that the Sharad Pawar faction is hoping that the Ajit Pawar faction comes back to the fold. It's just 12 hours (since Ajit's rebellion) let it unfold. Like her cousin Ajit Pawar, Sule was also cagey about how many NCP MLAs were with her father's faction. Nobody knows, you will have to give us more time to figure it out. It's just been 12 hours. The story will unfold in two to three days. Key Points
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Ajit Pawar's BIG claim after oath taking ceremony: 'Have support of almost all NCP MLAs'
The new deputy CM praised PM Narendra Modi for his development work and said, “The country is progressing under the leadership of PM Modi. He is also popular in other countries. We will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections with them (BJP) and that is why we have taken this decision.” Key Points
Business TodayDouble-engine now a triple engine government: Eknath Shinde welcomes Ajit Pawar in NDA
Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, along with eight MLAs, joined the Maharashtra government on Sunday. The move comes days after Ajit Pawar expressed his desire to step down as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. Key Points
India TodayAjit Pawar to be sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister: LIVE updates
Ajit Pawar is set to take the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, sources close to NCP leader has revealed. Check LIVE updates. Key Points
MintIn Supriya Sule’s elevation, an Ajit Pawar-sized riddle for NCP
While Pawar denied it, Sule's elevation does raise questions on Ajit's role in the party in near future. Until recently, he was seen as heading towards taking control of the party's Maharashtra unit, with Sule handling national matters. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAjit Pawar hits back at MNS chief Raj Thackeray for mimicking him
“What else can he do if not mimicry? To mimic others is his birthright. The people have rejected him,” Ajit Pawar told reporters in Baramati. Key Points
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Big NCP question: Will Saheb turn clock back?
NCP insiders have hinted that Pawar may continue to lead the party in some form. However, there is also talk of rejig. Whether this means a bigger role for daughter Supriya Sule and nephew Ajit Pawar, it remains to be seen. Key Points
Economic TimesOver 30 Oppn MLAs in support of NCP’s Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP: Sources
Amid buzz about his growing proximity with the ruling BJP, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar dismissed reports that he had called a meeting of MLAs on Tuesday. However, sources have said around 30 to 34 NCP MLAs are ready to support his ‘decision’. Key Points
India TodayAs two MLAs come out in support of Ajit Pawar, NCP tries to avert split
Sources in NCP said that Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule are not happy with Ajit. The NCP leadership is also miffed at a former Lok Sabha MP for helping facilitate Ajit's talks with the BJP. The NCP leadership is, however, cautious as any deal between Ajit and BJP could mean a Shiv Sena-like split in the party. Key Points
Economic TimesAjit Pawar and the art of disappearing
An irked Ajit issued a clarification on Saturday saying that he was unwell and taking rest as advised by his doctor. He also slammed the media for speculating about his whereabouts. But then Ajit and his disappearances do have political context, given the past | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesNCP crisis LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar joins Eknath Shinde government, claims support of 40 NCP MLAs
Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, backed by 17 MLAs, reached Raj Bhawan to meet the Governor. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present there along with Chagan Bhujbal and Praful Patel. Pawar is likely to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and might share the post with Devendra Fadnavis as Sharad Pawar's party stares at a split in Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar, Chagan Bhujbal, Dhanany Munde, Anil Patil and Dilip Valse Patil are likely to take oath as ministers in the Shinde government. Follow indiatoday.in for live updates. Key Points
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Shinde-Fadnavis hold late-night meet ahead of Cabinet rejig, NCP entry irks Sena MLAs
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnvais discussed power sharing on Thursday night ahead of the Maharashtra Cabinet expansion. The meeting comes days after Shinde loyalists expressed displeasure over Ajit Pawar's entry into the ruling coalition. Key Points
India TodayWe are a family, says Ajit Pawar after Sharad Pawar drops resignation bombshell
NCP leader Ajit Pawar has "humbly requested" his uncle Sharad Pawar to revisit his decision to resign as the party chief. He said the NCP is like a family amid speculation that he would join hands with the BJP-led government in Maharashtra led by Eknath Shinde. Key Points
India Today‘Knew BJP was keen on breaking NCP, didn't know of Ajit’: Rohit Pawar
Speaking to reporters in Pune, Rohit Pawar said, “We had no clue of Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP. But BJP was keen on breaking the NCP. We knew this much.” | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesMaharashtra: 'Sharad Pawar himself said Modi is coming back as PM,' claims Chhagan Bhujabal after ditching MVA
In a dramatic development earlier in the day, NCP's Ajit Pawar ditched the opposition coalition - MVA - and joined the NDA. After joining the Shinde government, Ajit Pawar praised Prime Minister Modi and said the country was progressing under his leadership. Key Points
Business TodayAjit Pawar’s shocker for NCP, takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, along with nine MLAs, joined the Maharashtra government on Sunday. The move comes days after Ajit Pawar expressed his desire to step down as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. Key Points
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'Nation more important than power': Fadnavis asks Ajit Pawar to keep Nawab Malik out of ruling alliance
NCP MLA Nawab Malik attended Maharashtra assembly & sat on treasury benches Thursday. He was behind bars in connection with ED money laundering probe until he got bail this August. Key Points
ThePrintAnother setback for Sharad Pawar as all Nagaland NCP MLAs extend support to Ajit Pawar
All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland have declared support for rebel leader Ajit Pawar. The development comes amid an ongoing power tussle within the Maharashtra unit of the party. Key Points
India TodayBJP is 'serial killer' and 'serial rapist' of politics, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), terming it a "serial killer" and "serial rapist" of politics. He made the remarks against the backdrop of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar leading a vertical split of the party and joining the Maharashtra government as the Deputy Chief Minister. Key Points
India TodayInternal rift in NCP? Buzz over Ajit Pawar not attending party meet in Mumbai
Ajit Pawar will reportedly not attend NCP's convention meeting, which will be chaired by party chief Sharad Pawar. Though the party maintained Ajit Pawar has another important event to address, reports of his name missing from the invitee list has triggered speculation of a rift within the party. Key Points
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