Ajit pawar

Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Votes, Clears the Air on Allegations

20 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and NCP candidate for Baramati, cast his vote on Wednesday. He expressed confidence, saying, "The Mahayuti is going to form the Government here. I hope the people of Baramati have faith in me." Allegations on Election Funds Pawar addressed allegations made by...

‘Batenge toh Katenge’ is not for Maharashtra. I endorse ‘Ek hain toh safe hain,’ says Ajit Pawar

15 Nov 2024

As the "Batenge toh Katenge" slogan takes center stage in the Maharashtra assembly polls, Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has distanced himself from it, instead endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Ek hai toh Safe hai" slogan. The controversial slogan has drawn widespread criticism from...

Supreme Court Orders NCP to Clarify ‘Clock’ Symbol Ownership in Disclaimer

06 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court has directed the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to publish disclaimers in newspapers, including Marathi dailies, within 36 hours, stating that the use of the 'clock' symbol remains a sub-judice matter. This directive was issued by a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal...

Sharad Pawar Hints at Retirement from Parliamentary Politics in Baramati Speech

05 Nov 2024

Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar hinted at a potential retirement from Parliamentary politics on Tuesday. Speaking at a gathering in Baramati, Pawar, 84, noted that his current term in the Rajya Sabha has a year and a half remaining, suggesting he may not seek another...

‘It Took Generations To Build Unity in Our Family, It Only Takes a Moment to Shatter It’: Ajit Slams Sharad Pawar

28 Oct 2024

After submitting his nomination papers for the Baramati assembly constituency on Monday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar delivered a poignant speech at a rally, accusing his uncle, Sharad Pawar, of dividing their family by supporting a rival candidate against him. “I previously admitted to making a mistake,” he said,...

Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Behen’ Scheme: Facing Opposition Yet Still Winning Women’s Trust

25 Oct 2024

The “Ladki Behen” scheme, introduced by Maharashtra’s Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the recent state budget, has garnered significant attention, particularly among women. Launched in August 2024, the initiative provides a monthly payment of ₹1,500 to eligible women and has attracted over 15 million registrations. However, the scheme has faced...

Supreme Court Directs Ajit Pawar Faction to Use ‘Clock’ Symbol with Disclaimer

24 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court has reiterated that the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) must include a disclaimer when using the party’s “clock” symbol, as previously directed. This decision came during a hearing on Thursday, as reported. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Surya Kant, reviewed a plea...

Opposition Criticizes Govt Over Baba Siddique’s Killing, Questions Law and Order

13 Oct 2024

The killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai on Saturday night has sparked a political outcry, with opposition leaders criticizing the Maharashtra government for failing to maintain law and order. Siddique, a member of Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was shot near Nirmal Nagar in...

Ajit Pawar Urges to Stop Politicizing NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Killing

13 Oct 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday urged everyone to refrain from politicizing the tragic killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique. In a message shared on X, Pawar emphasized the importance of compassion during this difficult time and warned against using the tragedy for political gain....

Ajit Pawar Advocates for Caste Census to Aid Policy-Making

15 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has called for a caste census, emphasizing its importance in obtaining accurate population figures for tribals, Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and minorities. He believes this data will help the Centre formulate more effective policies. In an exclusive interview...

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