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Gopinath Munde's photo goes missing from Mahayuti rally

Gopinath Munde's photo goes missing from Mahayuti rally

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Munde's daughter said any programme without the photo of Gopinath Munde will not be welcomed in her constituency of Beed.

RIP Gopinath Munde: Leaders pay tribute

RIP Gopinath Munde: Leaders pay tribute

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Minutes after Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde passed away in AIIMS Hospital in Delhi after a road accident, ministers from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the minister.

Gopinath Munde withdraws resignation

Gopinath Munde withdraws resignation

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Senior Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde on Tuesday said he would withdraw his resignation from the party general secretary post. Munde had earlier said he would stay in the party and that had never thought of joining any other platform.

Gopinath Munde's nephew stabbed

Gopinath Munde's nephew stabbed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde's nephew was allegedly stabbed by two persons in Parli Vaijanath, Marathwada, on Tuesday and has been hospitalised in a critical condition, police said.

WATCH: Gopinath Munde's last interview

WATCH: Gopinath Munde's last interview

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde had last spoken to ANI a day before his demise.

Remembering Maharashtra's formidable nomad, Gopinath Munde

Remembering Maharashtra's formidable nomad, Gopinath Munde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Gopinath Munde came up the hard way and never forgot his roots. Just when he seemed destined for bigger things, death snatched him away.

CBI to probe Gopinath Munde's death

CBI to probe Gopinath Munde's death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation will probe the death of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Gopinath Munde in a car crash last week, Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra assembly Eknath Khadse said following an assurance from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Gopinath Munde meets Bal Thackeray again

Gopinath Munde meets Bal Thackeray again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Munde, who returned to Mumbai after meeting top BJP leaders including Lal Kishenchand Advani and Rajnath Singh in Delhi, had a meeting with Thackeray at his residence during which the Shiv Sena leader wished him all success, Sena sources said on Friday. This is Munde's second visit to Thackeray's residence within a span of three days. Just before going to Delhi to meet the party bosses on Tuesday after raising a banner of revolt, Munde had met Thackeray.

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident while on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Minister Gopinath Munde dies in road accident

Minister Gopinath Munde dies in road accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident while on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Maharashtra leaders pay tribute to Gopinath Munde

PHOTOS: Maharashtra leaders pay tribute to Gopinath Munde

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The mortal remains of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, who died in a road accident in Delhi, were flown to Mumbai on Tuesday evening.

Gopinath Munde's ashes immersed in Godavari

Gopinath Munde's ashes immersed in Godavari

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

The ashes of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former union minister Gopinath Munde were on Sunday immersed in the Godavari river.

How Gopinath Munde lost his nephew to the NCP

How Gopinath Munde lost his nephew to the NCP

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

In a telephonic interview with rediff.com, Dhananjay Munde squarely blames his uncle for sidelining him in the state BJP for the benefit of Munde's daughter Pankaja Munde-Palwe, who is currently a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from Parli, the BJP leader's home town.

Biopic on Gopinath Munde irks his family members

Biopic on Gopinath Munde irks his family members

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde has objected to the biopic 'Sangharshyatra', based on the life of her father late Munde, claiming that the film's producer did not take permission from their family before making it.

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Six months after the death of Union Minister Gopinath Munde in a road accident, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed a charge sheet against taxi driver Gurvinder Singh for rash and negligent driving while ruling out any foul play.

MCA polls: It's Sharad Pawar vs Gopinath Munde for president

MCA polls: It's Sharad Pawar vs Gopinath Munde for president

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Union Agriculture minister and NCP strongman Sharad Pawar filed his nomination for the presidentship of the Mumbai Cricket Association on Wednesday, a day after BJP leader Gopinath Munde did so, to make it a two-way fight at the October 18 biennial elections.

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Union Agriculture Minister Pawar, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and also the International Cricket Council, has shown interest in contesting the election, according to incumbent MCA president Ravi Savant.

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.'

No constituency left for me after...: Pankaja Munde

No constituency left for me after...: Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Asked whether she would like to go to the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, Pankaja Munde said it is too late to choose it.

Pankaja Munde says she won't quit, dares BJP to remove her

Pankaja Munde says she won't quit, dares BJP to remove her

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Fissures in Maha BJP were out in the open at a rally organised in memory of the late Gopinath Munde, with Eknath Khadse and Pankaja targeting former CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Is Pankaja Munde leaving BJP? FB post hints at it

Is Pankaja Munde leaving BJP? FB post hints at it

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'Looking at the changed political scenario in state, there is a need to think and decide the way ahead,' she wrote.

NCP leader Munde meets Fadnavis hours after swearing-in function

NCP leader Munde meets Fadnavis hours after swearing-in function

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The meeting took place at Fadnavis's residence in Mumbai late Thursday night and lasted for about half an hour, he claimed.

May not be qualified enough: Pankaja Munde on Maha cabinet miss

May not be qualified enough: Pankaja Munde on Maha cabinet miss

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

"Whoever is eligible according to them will be inducted into the cabinet. I have no stand about it. I try to do my politics by maintaining my pride," she added.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

Munde's body reaches Mumbai; funeral on Wednesday

Munde's body reaches Mumbai; funeral on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The body of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, who died in a road accident in Delhi, reached Mumbai on Tuesday evening.

Munde's daughters vying to retain family turf in Beed

Munde's daughters vying to retain family turf in Beed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Daughters of the late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde are in the poll arena contesting from the Parli assembly and Beed Lok Sabha constituencies in a bid to retain their father's political legacy.

Pankaja Munde not quitting BJP: Maha party chief

Pankaja Munde not quitting BJP: Maha party chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Chandrakant Patil dismissed reports in a section of media which claimed that she may quit the BJP.

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Maha polls: Munde vs Munde, once again in Parli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Parli assembly seat in Beed district will again see his daughter Pankaja Munde and nephew Dhananjay Munde lock horns for supremacy.

Not upset, but...: Pankaja Munde on sister not getting Cabinet berth

Not upset, but...: Pankaja Munde on sister not getting Cabinet berth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'The party is the ultimate truth. There is no question of me being upset'

Munde's brother joins NCP, vows to take him down

Munde's brother joins NCP, vows to take him down

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Panditanna Munde, elder brother of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde, on Thursday joined the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party in the presence of his son (Gopinath's nephew) Dhananjay, and vowed to defeat his brother in the election.

Why Munde is inching close to Congress

Why Munde is inching close to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Sulking Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde appears moving closer to the Congress.

Munde made BJP leadership buckle: Thackeray

Munde made BJP leadership buckle: Thackeray

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Thursday hailed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde for raising the banner of revolt and making his party restore democracy in its functioning. After the episode, Munde has emerged as a very strong leader in the state and there were none to match him, Thackeray said in an editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna. There were attempts to finish off Munde politically but he rebelled and succeeded to make the party heed to his demand.

Back in Mumbai, Munde targets Gadkari

Back in Mumbai, Munde targets Gadkari

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Munde, who had to eat humble pie in New Delhi a day earlier when he said that he will not quit the party, landed in Mumbai on Thursday and immediately launched a attack against BJP President Nitin Gadkari.

Munde ends hunger strike after govt's assurances

Munde ends hunger strike after govt's assurances

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde ended his hunger strike on Tuesday afternoon in Aurangabad after Maharashtra Forest Minister Patangrao Kadam's assurance that his demands would be discussed and fulfilled.

Munde, Mahajan's daughters get BJP tickets

Munde, Mahajan's daughters get BJP tickets

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded senior leader Gopinath Munde's daughter Pankaja Palave from Parli even as some partymen protested giving ticket to late Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Munde won't leave party: Maharashtra BJP

Munde won't leave party: Maharashtra BJP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

A crucial meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party members of Parliament, members of Legislative Assembly, members of Legislative Council and office-bearers, convened by Maharashtra unit chief Sudhir Mungantiwar in the backdrop of sulking leader Gopinath Munde's "rebellion," got underway in Mumbai on Tuesday. Munde himself has so far not made an appearance at the meeting.

BJP hopeful of resolving Munde issue

BJP hopeful of resolving Munde issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday expressed hope that the crisis caused by Gopinath Munde airing his grievances against the party would blow over after Saturday's talks between him and the central leadership.

Munde appointed PAC chairman

Munde appointed PAC chairman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

BJP deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde has been appointed Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a post vacated by expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh.

I-T notice to Munde on poll expenditure remark

I-T notice to Munde on poll expenditure remark

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

In more trouble for senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde, facing an Election Commission's show cause notice for his poll spending remark, the Income Tax department has issued a notice seeking his explanation within a week.

NCP has not made any offer to Munde: Pawar

NCP has not made any offer to Munde: Pawar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that his party had not made any offer to the disgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde.