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TopicAshok Chavan

Topic: Ashok Chavan

Shankarrao Chavan to Fadnavis, Maharashtra CMs who had to give up post & settle for a downgrade

There have been many tall leaders who have first served as CM and then taken up relatively junior positions in the government to accommodate political compulsions from time to time.

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan fails to deliver for BJP again as Congress ekes out win in Nanded

However, there were also two victories in the assembly polls that could help salvage Ashok Chavan's prestige: his daughter's win in Bhokar and his protege's success in Deglur.

Demolition, regularisation pleas pending — Chavan moves on, but Mumbai’s Adarsh society languishes

The 31-storey Adarsh high-rise has gone through a series of controversies involving violation of construction and environment norms.

From Adarsh society to cooperatives scams: Why Maharashtra is BJP’s biggest ‘laundromat’

Since 2019, at least 6 major leaders have moved to BJP in Maharashtra in light of corruption allegations against them or family. At least seven others have become BJP allies.

Defectors, homegrown workers, caste — political messaging behind parties’ Maharashtra RS picks

Ashok Chavan among BJP's candidates, Congress opts for Dalit leader. Milind Deora Shiv Sena's choice & Praful Patel NCP's. Elections for 6 of state's RS seats to be held on 27 Feb.

Calls to MLAs, urgent meetings — Congress in damage-control mode after Ashok Chavan’s exit

After former CM Ashok Chavan’s exit, Maharashtra’s Congress unit has begun making frantic efforts to keep its flock together. This comes after BJP hinted at more defections in the party.

‘Taking Modi’s inspiration’ — Ashok Chavan joins BJP, may be nominated for Rajya Sabha polls

BJP leaders expect more defections from Congress in next few days. Central leadership to take call on whether Chavan will be nominated for RS polls.

‘If BJP sends Ashok Chavan to Rajya Sabha, it will amount to disrespecting soldiers,’ says Uddhav

Chavan resigned from Congress and also as an MLA Monday amid speculation that he will join BJP. Meanwhile, he said he has not yet decided to join the latter party.

Going, going, gone — another Congress dynasty crumbles as Ashok Chavan resigns from party

Mumbai: In the past two years, Ashok Chavan often skipped events where he was expected to be present, and attended those where his presence...

On Camera

Aryan Khan has turned his camera on us. ‘I won’t be your victim again,’ he is saying

The Bads of Bollywood isn’t just about the film industry’s chaos. It’s also a show about India’s chaos: the narratives, the gatekeepers, the false morality.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.