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Ex-BJP leader Eknath Khadse joins NCP

Ex-BJP leader Eknath Khadse joins NCP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Khadse had blamed Fadnavis for "trying to destroy his life" and political career, over three decades of it spent in strengthening the BJP in Maharashtra.

Shinde govt withdraws security cover of 25 MVA leaders

Shinde govt withdraws security cover of 25 MVA leaders

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Leader of Opposition in the assembly Ajit Pawar (NCP) and fellow NCP leader Dilip Walse- Patil, who was home minister in the previous MVA government, too have been given 'Y-plus-escort' cover.

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Fadnavis didn't return as CM, what will Modi return as: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The veteran politician accused the BJP of breaking duly elected governments in opposition-ruled states even as it boasted about providing a stable government at the Centre.

Ajit Pawar walks out of NCP meet, sparks rift rumours

Ajit Pawar walks out of NCP meet, sparks rift rumours

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Ajit Pawar left the stage just moments after party leader Jayant Patil was given the chance to speak before him which sparked rumours of a rift in the party.

NCP sacks Ajit Pawar as legislature unit leader

NCP sacks Ajit Pawar as legislature unit leader

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

State NCP chief Jayant Patil will have all the constitutional rights till the next legislature party leader is elected.

Praful Patel became MP just by filling out form: Sharad Pawar

Praful Patel became MP just by filling out form: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Asked if the investigation by the Enforcement Directorate prompted some NCP leaders to join the BJP-Shiv Sena government, Pawar said he didn't have any information regarding this.

Maha will fight even for an inch of land: Fadnavis

Maha will fight even for an inch of land: Fadnavis

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

We will do whatever we can for the justice of the Marathi-speaking population in Karnataka, said Fadnavis.

Pawar hits back at Uddhav's Sena over 'failed to create successor' remark

Pawar hits back at Uddhav's Sena over 'failed to create successor' remark

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'We do not attach any importance if someone is writing about whether we create new leadership or not'

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has failed to create a successor who could take his party forward.

Despite rape charges NCP leader to continue as minister

Despite rape charges NCP leader to continue as minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The decision was taken considering the complaints of harassment made against the woman by some leaders from the opposition, the BJP and the MNS.

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh walks out of jail after more than 1 year

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh walks out of jail after more than 1 year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The 73-year-old leader was greeted by senior leaders of his party as he walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road prison around 4.45 pm.

Shinde defends revolt against Sena, says will unveil vision document for Maha

Shinde defends revolt against Sena, says will unveil vision document for Maha

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Replying to an Opposition sponsored debate on various issues facing the state on the last day of the monsoon session, the chief minister said he has been often described as a "contract CM" by his opponents.

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The contrast between the two meetings couldn't have been more stark, yet, both were organically linked, the latter a show of support for the former.

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Suggesting an alliance with ruling Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Imtiaz Jaleel has said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) can become a 'comfortable car' from the three-wheeled autorickshaw which can prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power.

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the delay in the appointment of 12 members to the state Legislative Council from the Governor's quota, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday.

Anil Deshmukh accidental home minister, says Raut

Anil Deshmukh accidental home minister, says Raut

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Raut said the MVA government in did not have damage control machinery.

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Thackeray said people should be aware of how religious issues are raked up to distract their attention from core issues.

NCP stabbed Sena in the back, says rebel MLA

NCP stabbed Sena in the back, says rebel MLA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'We were apprising the CM on such issues and he assured us these would stop but in vain'

Sena convenes national executive committee meet on Saturday amid revolt

Sena convenes national executive committee meet on Saturday amid revolt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The meeting will be held in Shiv Sena Bhavan in which the chief minister will join virtually.

All 28 Congress corporators in Malegaon civic body join NCP

All 28 Congress corporators in Malegaon civic body join NCP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Nationalist Congress Party has claimed all the 28 Congress corporators in Malegaon city in Maharashtra's Nashik district, including the mayor, crossed over to the party on Thursday.

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We know these are mind games Ajit dada is playing, but he (Sharad Pawar) doesn't get swayed by such gestures.'

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Maha council poll: Jolt to BJP as MVA bags 3 of 5 seats

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The Congress on Friday won the Amravati division graduates constituency, taking the tally of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to three in elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, a result which has come as a jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party-Balasahebnachi Shiv Sena alliance.

Maha govt to waive farm loans, give jobs to locals

Maha govt to waive farm loans, give jobs to locals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Sena's most discussed promise during the assembly poll campaign -- a full meal at Rs 10 -- also figures in the CMP.

Chhagan Bhujbal becomes 7th Maha minister to test Covid positive

Chhagan Bhujbal becomes 7th Maha minister to test Covid positive

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus.

'Supriya Sule main reason for Ajit Pawar's rebellion'

'Supriya Sule main reason for Ajit Pawar's rebellion'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'The cousins do not have a good rapport with each other in politics, though they may be having a good rapport with each other in family life.'

If Shinde, Fadnavis have any ethics they will quit, says Uddhav

If Shinde, Fadnavis have any ethics they will quit, says Uddhav

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the Supreme Court's ruling on the political crisis that led to the fall of the three-party Maha Vikas Aaghadi government led by him following a revolt by the Eknath Shinde faction reinstates trust in democracy.

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The resolution which also condemned the border dispute 'created' by Maharashtra and moved by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, was adopted by a voice vote.

Maha RS polls: EC rejects Sena MLA's vote, counting delayed by 8 hrs

Maha RS polls: EC rejects Sena MLA's vote, counting delayed by 8 hrs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The counting was scheduled to start at 5 pm Friday, but it could not be taken up as the Bharatiya Janata Party approached the Election Commission alleging violation of rules by three MLAs of the state's ruling alliance of Maha Vikas Aghadi.

NCP makes it clear, Anil Deshmukh won't step down

NCP makes it clear, Anil Deshmukh won't step down

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

NCP Maharashtra chief Jayant Patil said on Sunday that Mumbai Home Minister Anil Deshmukh will not step down.

Sharad Pawar Has Bought Time

Sharad Pawar Has Bought Time

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Soon, it will become clear if he has acted to save his party, checkmate the BJP and show his relevance, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Uddhav Thackeray dared PM Modi to fulfil Savarkar's dream of "akhand Bharat"

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

If Gujaratis left Mumbai...: Maha Guv's remark sparks major row

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

As his statement made during an event on Friday evening kicked up a row with political parties objecting to it, the Governor on Saturday said his comments were 'misconstrued', and also made it clear that he had 'no intention of belittling the hard work of the Marathi-speaking people in the progress and development of Maharashtra'.

BJP pulls out of Andheri East bypoll; decision linked to BCCI election?

BJP pulls out of Andheri East bypoll; decision linked to BCCI election?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party will not contest the November 3 bypoll to Andheri East assembly seat in Mumbai, Maharashtra party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Monday.

Ex-HC judge to probe allegations against me: Maha HM

Ex-HC judge to probe allegations against me: Maha HM

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

The truth will come out after a probe into the matter, Deshmukh told reporters at the Nagpur airport.

Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2 lakh

Maharashtra CM waives farm loans of up to Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

MPs, state legislators and government employees will not receive the benefit of loan waiver.

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Nationalist Congress Party legislator and former Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad on Monday said he has decided to resign as member of the legislative assembly over "fake" cases registered against him by the police.

Did Ajit Pawar resign because of uncle's phone call?

Did Ajit Pawar resign because of uncle's phone call?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Sustained persuasion by his family members and senior Nationalist Congress Party leaders made the NCP leader quit as deputy chief minister.

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

In the letter dated June 10, Pratap Sarnaik said even though the alliance with the BJP has broken, personal and harmonious relations between leaders of the 'yuti' (Shiv Sena-BJP) remain.

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Nawab Malik's portfolios to be given temporarily to other ministers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Interacting with media persons in Mumbai after attending a meeting called by NCP president Sharad Pawar to discuss the issue, Patil maintained the party will not take Malik's resignation as the latter "was arrested in a wrong manner."