DEATH THREAT TO SHARAD PAWAR
Air India special flight arrives in Barbados to ferry T20 World Cup champions home
A special Air India flight landed at Barbados Airport to bring back the T20 cricket World Cup champions, stranded due to Hurricane Beryl's airport shutdown. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team is expected in Delhi Thursday, facilitated by a charter arranged by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, which also accommodates stranded Indian media.
'Happy with the performance of our boys..': Fomer BCCI President Sharad Pawar congratulates team India
Nationalist Congress party (NCP-SCP) Chief and Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed his delight and congratulated Indian cricket team on their stellar performance in the T20 World Cup.
Reservation scrapping threat, candidate selection among factors for BJP losses
The BJP has been in a difficult position in the 18th Lok Sabha, failing to cross the halfway mark of 272 votes. The party's dismal performance is attributed to several factors, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, mistakes in candidate selection across states, and the growing perception among Dalits that the BJP will re-write the constitution if it achieves a "400 par" target. Apathy among the BJP's ranks and the induction of leaders from other parties at the rate of almost one per day in the last few weeks further fueled their anger.
If ideology is same, why remain separate? Tharoor on merger of smaller parties into Congress
Tharoor open to smaller parties merging with Congress. Sharad Pawar predicts regional parties aligning with Congress. Modi urges Pawar and Thackeray to join forces, but Pawar rejects, citing threat to parliamentary democracy.
Ahmednagar: Way more than just a straight shootout between BJP and NCP (SCP)
When they were with Congress, Sharad Pawar and Balasaheb Vikhe Patil, an eight-time MP from the region, were in a tussle over controlling sugarcane cooperative societies. As Pawar's stature grew within the party, he allegedly played a key role in denying Balasaheb the party ticket to contest the 1991 Lok Sabha polls.
Won't ally with those who don't believe in parliamentary democracy: Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) President Sharad Pawar criticized PM Modi, stating that parliamentary democracy is under threat and he won't ally with those who don't support it. Pawar's stance follows PM Modi's advice for NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) to join Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde instead of merging with Congress. Pawar emphasized the importance of upholding democratic principles.
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Those speaking Pakistan's language should be charged with treason, sent to jail: Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said those speaking Pakistan's language while living in India should be charged with treason and put behind bars as he dubbed the statements of opposition leaders Vijay Wadettiwar and Farooq Abdullah their frustration about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rise.
LS Polls 2024: Sharad Pawar's emotional connect vs Ajit Pawar's grip on business in Baramati
For years, Baramati was seen as a land of opportunity. The Pawars were the dominant force then. As the Pawar family's clout grew, Baramati saw a lot of development with more and more industries coming in, resulting in a rise in population and subsequently, water consumption. Today, there is an acute water shortage in parts of the constituency and tankers bring in water. Baramati's water woes mirror the travails of the Pawar family, which has fallen apart.
Another Pawar vs Pawar? Yugendra may fight uncle Ajit from Baramati assembly seat
The upcoming general elections in Baramati, featuring Supriya Sule against Sunetra Pawar, symbolize a pivotal clash in the ongoing power struggle within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar. Meanwhile, attention is also drawn to the potential assembly election confrontation between Ajit Pawar and Yugendra Pawar for the Baramati assembly seat, a nephew of Ajit and the son of his brother Shrinivas.
BJP govt 'misusing' ED to create fear among opposition leaders: Sharad Pawar
Pawar cited figures of the ED's actions between 2005 and 2023, claiming it registered 5,806 cases and only 25 of them have been disposed of.
Democracy would be destroyed if BJP keeps bringing down elected govts: Kharge on HP RS poll result
Kharge said they would challenge the election as both the candidates got 34 votes each and the decision was taken on the basis of a lottery. "If the (Central) government breaks an elected government, what democracy is it. It has happened earlier in Karnataka, Manipur, Goa. When they do not get elected, they take measures, intimidate them and break the government. Is this democracy?" Kharge asked at a summit hosted by the TV9 Network
Maha CM warns Maratha quota activist Patil after he claims 'threat by Fadnavis'
Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil claims Devendra Fadnavis planned his encounter. Eknath Shinde warns of limited patience. Patil accuses Sharad Pawar of conspiracy. Maharashtra government loses patience with Patil. Maratha leaders distance themselves. Patil demands OBC category for Maratha community. BJP defends Fadnavis against accusations.
Sharad Pawar reveals how UP and WB seat-sharing dispute could be resolved
Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar has suggested that leaders from other states in the 'INDIA' bloc could intervene to resolve seat-sharing disputes within the opposition alliance in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Pawar also criticised the BJP government for attempting to destabilise opposition parties through agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Ajit Pawar's 'last election' jibe: 'praying for death' alleges Sharad Pawar group
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday took a veiled jibe at Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar by alluding to his age and speaking about the "sentimental appeal of a last election". The Sharad Pawar faction hit back claiming the comments were "inhuman" and accused the deputy CM of "praying for the death" of the party founder.
People will give befitting reply to Nitish Kumar for 'betrayal': Oppn parties
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's alliance switch, joining the BJP, faced strong criticism from the Congress, RJD, and other parties in the INDIA bloc. Kumar's move less than 18 months after forming the 'Mahagathbandhan' government with the opposition shocked the bloc. Opposition leaders labeled Kumar a "chameleon" and "Paltu Ram" for switching sides, warning of a "befitting reply" from Bihar's people. The BJP defended the alliance, claiming its natural course, while opposition parties vowed to unitedly fight against the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Bilkis Bano Case: Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra govt not to grant relief to 11 convicts
Sharad Pawar was reacting to the Monday’s Supreme Court order in the Bilkis Bano case, the SC had yesterday quashed the Gujarat government order to give remission to 11 convicts who were convicted to life imprisonment for the gangrape as well as killing of seven members of Bilkis Bano’s family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Thousands gather at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai to pay tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar
The leaders paid floral tributes to Ambedkar at his memorial 'Chaityabhoomi' at the Shivaji Park in Dadar area of Mumbai. NCP founder Sharad Pawar and former CM Uddhav Thackeray, who visited 'Chaityabhoomi', were among other leaders who paid homage to Ambedkar.
Inaction by Central and Maharashtra governments on Maratha quota issue caused unrest in community, says Sharad Pawar
The NCP chief said he had met Jarange when he had observed a fast last month and understood the demands raised by him. Maharashtra and Central governments didn't take immediate decision on the Maratha quota issue which triggered unrest in the community, he alleged. "As a party too, our stand is clear. Jarange's demand should be met without hurting the interests of other communities. The need of the hour is to ensure that the quota demand is fulfilled in a proper way," Pawar said.
India abstains in UN on Gaza resolution: Total confusion in Modi govt's approach to Palestine issue, says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, expressed his concern on Saturday about what he described as significant confusion in the Indian government's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Palestine issue. This confusion was highlighted after India chose to abstain from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Rahul Gandhi being taken seriously post-Bharat Jodo Yatra, he will lead nation someday: Sharad Pawar
NCP president Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in Rahul Gandhi's leadership potential and stated that he would someday lead the nation. Pawar clarified that he would not join forces with the BJP and criticized NCP rebels who switched sides due to the threat of investigating agencies. He also mentioned that the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate would strengthen the INDIA bloc. Pawar further discussed the possibility of Congress reviving in Uttar Pradesh and expressed confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi forming a government in Maharashtra after the upcoming assembly elections.
More to NCP split than meets eye
Sharad Pawar and Sule have said that while they differ in ideology, Ajit and the other MLAs were still 'family.' NCP's strategy to deal with Ajit Pawar's split contrasts with what happened when Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena. From claiming that BJP paid Shinde and MLAs Rs 50 crore each, to allegations of scams the Thackeray group never spared the rebels.
Sharad Pawar rejects Ajit Pawar camp's appeal to join Shiv Sena-BJP faction
According to Patel's own admission, Pawar senior did not respond when NCP leaders sought his blessing or when they tried to change his mind regarding joining the BJP- Shiv Sena government. While the Ajit Pawar faction held out a threat to the Sharad Pawar faction of splitting the party and hence the need for Pawar senior to join them, the Sharad Pawar faction has, however, given a different spin to episode.
IT professional arrested from Pune for giving death threat to Sharad Pawar
"Mumbai crime branch arrested a 34-year-old man from Pune in connection with a threat call to NCP chief Sharad Pawar. The accused has been identified as Sagar Barve. The police produced him in a court today where the court has sent him to police custody till Tuesday," Mumbai Police said.
Eknath Shinde says govt has taken serious note of threat to Sharad Pawar; senior cops visit NCP chief's Pune home
Calling Pawar a "senior respected leader", Shinde said in a statement that all necessary precautions will be taken for his security. Police authorities have been asked to beef up Pawar's security if needed, the CM said. For the past few days, the chief minister said, deliberate attempts are being made to create tension in the state.
Maharashtra: Two detained in connection with death threat to Sanjay Raut
"Mumbai police detained two people for threatening Uddhav faction leader and MP Sanjay Raut," Mumbai Police said. The police are questioning the detained person. Earlier today, Uddhav Thackeray faction MLA Sunil Raut said that Sanjay Raut and he received death threat calls since yesterday, asking them not to talk to the media in the morning.
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