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Maharashtra politics: I am not behind Ajit's revolt, says Sharad Pawar

He also said that he has no contact with his nephew, who rebelled against the NCP

Maharashtra politics: I am not behind Ajit's revolt, says Sharad Pawar
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 7:41 PM IST

Pawars, Thackerays, Mundes - uncle-nephew tussles not new in Maharashtra

The mentor-protege equation of uncles with their nephews has slipped into unpleasant territory in the struggle for power in not just the NCP but also the Shiv Sena and the BJP

Pawars, Thackerays, Mundes - uncle-nephew tussles not new in Maharashtra
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 5:46 PM IST

Maharashtra ACB closes irrigation cases, says not related to Ajit Pawar

The ACB's clarification came after opposition Congress claimed Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the BJP in forming a government two days ago

Maharashtra ACB closes irrigation cases, says not related to Ajit Pawar
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 5:07 PM IST

'We will succeed': Nawab Malik tweets couplet amid Maharashtra govt tussle

The BJP was propped up by Ajit Pawar who revolted against the NCP headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar.

'We will succeed': Nawab Malik tweets couplet amid Maharashtra govt tussle
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 3:00 PM IST

Sena-NCP-Cong stake claim to form Maharashtra govt, submit letter to Guv

The BJP was propped up by NCP's Ajit Pawar who revolted against his party headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar.

Sena-NCP-Cong stake claim to form Maharashtra govt, submit letter to Guv
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 12:09 PM IST

Congress to raise Maharashtra govt formation issue in the Parliament

he meeting comes in the backdrop of the Maharashtra political situation, with the Congress likely to raise the issue of Fadnavis' swearing-in along with Ajit Pawar in both houses of Parliament.

Congress to raise Maharashtra govt formation issue in the Parliament
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 10:56 AM IST

NCP leader Ajit Pawar holds late night meet with Devendra Fadnavis

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister

NCP leader Ajit Pawar holds late night meet with Devendra Fadnavis
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 7:25 AM IST

Ajit Pawar meets Devendra Fadnavis; CMO says they discussed farmers' issues

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister, the party sources said

Ajit Pawar meets Devendra Fadnavis; CMO says they discussed farmers' issues
Updated On : 25 Nov 2019 | 2:11 AM IST

How Maharashtra events are 1984 redux, and why NCP needs to reinvent itself

The 1984 political events hold lessons for the BJP in the current Maharashtra stand-off

How Maharashtra events are 1984 redux, and why NCP needs to reinvent itself
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 9:56 PM IST

Ajit Pawar's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar's act of joining hands with the BJP on Saturday at a time when the NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress combine was being put in place to form an alternative government to checkmate the BJP, stunned many

Ajit Pawar's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 8:45 PM IST

Maharashtra LIVE: No chance of forming govt with BJP, says Sharad Pawar

Sena-Cong-NCP wants an immediate floor test to avoid "further horse trading". Catch all Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates here

Maharashtra LIVE: No chance of forming govt with BJP, says Sharad Pawar
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 7:12 PM IST

Still with NCP, says Ajit; bid to create confusion, says Pawar

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Sundaysaid there was no question of an alliance withthe BJP in Maharashtra. He was reacting to his nephew Ajit Pawar's tweets that he was still with NCP and that the "BJP-NCP alliance" would provide a stable government in the state. "There is no question of forming an alliance with @BJP4Maharashtra. NCP has unanimously decided to ally with @ShivSena & @INCMaharashtra to form the government," Sharad Pawar tweeted. "Shri Ajit Pawars statement is false and misleading in order to create confusion and false perception among the people," he added. A day after his stunning volte face, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he was still with the NCP, adding Sharad Pawar continued to be his leader. In a series of tweets after thanking BJP leaders for their congratulatory messages, Ajit Pawar also said the "BJP- NCP alliance" will provide a stable government in Maharashtra for the next five years. "I am in the NCP and shall .

Still with NCP, says Ajit; bid to create confusion, says Pawar
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 6:55 PM IST

Ajit Pawar assures Modi of stable govt that will work for state's welfare

Responding to Modi's congratulatory message after his sudden swearing in as Dy CM on Saturday, Pawar in a tweet thanked the prime minister

Ajit Pawar assures Modi of stable govt that will work for state's welfare
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 5:53 PM IST

SC asks Centre to produce governor's letters inviting BJP to form govt

The bench asked Solicitor General Mehta to produce letters of the Governor tomorrow at 10.30 am for passing orders

SC asks Centre to produce governor's letters inviting BJP to form govt
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 1:52 PM IST

Maharashtra LIVE: SC to hear Shiv Sena, allies' plea at 11.30 am today

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis sworn in for second term as CM, will have Ajit Pawar of NCP as deputy in early morning political move.

Maharashtra LIVE: SC to hear Shiv Sena, allies' plea at 11.30 am today
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 12:34 PM IST

Ajit Pawar's removal as leader of NCP legislature party is invalid: BJP

Pawar was removed as the NCP's legislature unit leader on Saturday, hours after he joined hands with the BJP in a coup

Ajit Pawar's removal as leader of NCP legislature party is invalid: BJP
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 10:27 AM IST

Maharashtra political drama: Ajit Pawar returns to his private residence

He spent Saturday at his brother's home in Mumbai even as his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar attended a party meeting where most of the NCP MLAs were present

Maharashtra political drama: Ajit Pawar returns to his private residence
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 10:02 AM IST

Fox in the henhouse: How Ajit Pawar cut the ground under NCP's feet

Sharad Pawar had largely left the management of the state party to his nephew, it is possible that Ajit created an empire that he thought was more loyal to him than his uncle

Fox in the henhouse: How Ajit Pawar cut the ground under NCP's feet
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 12:53 AM IST

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra CM as Ajit Pawar stuns NCP, Sena, Congress

NCP sacks Ajit Pawar as legislative party chief; Supreme Court to hear case today

Fadnavis back as Maharashtra CM as Ajit Pawar stuns NCP, Sena, Congress
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 12:14 AM IST

Drama shifts to Assembly as Maharashtra holds its breath for floor test

Now, irrespective of who supports whom, only a floor test in the Assembly will decide if this government can continue or not

Drama shifts to Assembly as Maharashtra holds its breath for floor test
Updated On : 23 Nov 2019 | 11:39 PM IST