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TopicSharad Pawar

Topic: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar calls for repeal of sedition law, says it’s misused against critics of govt

NCP chief Pawar made statement in 11 April affidavit filed before Bhima Koregaon probe panel. Maharashtra govt currently under fire for sedition charge against legislator-couple.

How Sharad Pawar, Modi’s friend and foe, has emerged as MVA’s chief contact with Centre

Pawar played a similar role before, as UPA govt's interlocutor with then-CM Modi. Lines of communication have always remained open despite changing political circumstances.

After almost 2 years of Covid-forced WFH, CM Uddhav back in office at state secretariat

Maharashtra CM has mainly worked from official residence due to pandemic and his health. This was heavily criticised by Opposition BJP, but backed by Shiv Sena's MVA allies.

Conspiracy or communication gap? Attack on Pawar’s home raises difficult questions for NCP

Mumbai Police have arrested 109 workers of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation who were allegedly part of mob at Silver Oak, and lawyer representing its striking workers.

‘Not interested in becoming UPA chairperson, lead anti-BJP front’, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Pawar said that Congress cannot be excluded from any initiative aimed at providing an alternative to the BJP at the Centre.

MVA members arguing again, Pawar not convinced, but Uddhav govt backs new houses for ‘rural MLAs’

Opposition cites legislators’ high salaries & perks, calls new housing scheme an ‘attempt to keep the flock together’ in the House. Some MVA legislators have criticised the scheme as well.

In Maharashtra’s new normal, CM Thackeray works from home, while ministers skip Mantralaya

Officials say governance largely unaffected under Uddhav Thackeray’s keen eye despite him working from home, but experts say Shiv Sena's political image could take a beating.

Congress ministers targeted Modi as Gujarat CM, Manmohan Singh & I didn’t approve, Pawar says

Speaking at a Loksatta event, Pawar says he was the only Union minister during UPA term to hold conversations with then CM Modi and visited Gujarat at the state govt’s request.

Modi wanted BJP, NCP to form govt together in Maharashtra in 2019, says Sharad Pawar

Questioned about the PM’s reaction to his response, the Nationalist Congress Party chief said Modi asked him to 'think over it'.

We need to adapt to changing socio-political scenario: Pawar tells NCP on his 81st birthday

Speaking on the occasion of his 81st birthday, Pawar said the NCP may have a limited cadre, but its workers are committed to taking along all the deprived sections of society.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.