In a big setback to the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission on February 06 settled the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by the petitioner Ajit Pawar. Celebration took over at Ajit Pawar Camp, as EC settled dispute in NCP. The poll panel has given the NCP name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that has a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The decision was taken after more than 10 hearings spread over more than six months. Maharashtra Dy CM and petitioner Ajit Pawar welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to EC for the decision. Meanwhile, NCP Sharad Pawar Faction leader Supriya Sule alleged an “Adrishya Shakti” behind the EC’s decision. Shiva Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi called the development “Sponsored, planned and executed by Central Govt”. Notably, test of majority in legislative wing found favour in the circumstance of the case, where both groups have been found to be working outside party constitution and organizational elections.
07 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
Addressing his supporters, who turned up in numbers in a show of strength, Ajit Pawar attacked uncle Sharad over continuing as president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) despite being 83 while referring to other political leaders. While addressing the gathering he said, "IAS officers retire at 60...even in politics-BJP leaders retire at 75. You can see the example of LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi...That allows the new generation to rise...You (Sharad Pawar) give us your blessings....The other day, he went to YB Chavan memorial...I have also been there...but you are 83, aren't you going to stop?
05 July,2023 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra's new Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reached the MET Institute of Management in Bandra on Wednesday for the party meeting convened for the leaders of his faction. Pawar was welcomed by a huge number of supporters on his arrival. On the number of MLAs joining Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel, said "We have everyone with us. There is no need to worry". NCP leader Chhhagan Bhujbal also talked to the media about the number of MLAs attending the meet. Ajit Pawar along with other party leaders unfurled the NCP flag at MET Bandra. The NCP leaders and workers were seen wearing caps and saluting the party flag showcasing their respect for the party. According to reports, 35 to 43 MLAs are expected to reach MET Bandra to show their support to the Ajit Pawar faction. Ajit Pawar moved Election Commission to stake claim on Nationalist Congress Party's name and symbol, stated reports. Meanwhile, Sharad Pawar and the group have filed a caveat saying that no decision should be taken in regards with the matter without consulting his faction. NCP leaders ANil Deshmukh, Supriya Sule were also seen at YB Chavan centre where Sharad Pawar's faction is also holding a meet.
05 July,2023 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on June 01 delivered his opening remark at the BRICS meet, which is being held in Cape Town, South Africa. During his address, he highlighted the need of countering the global issue of terrorism and said that the BRICS grouping must act as a symbol of change.
02 June,2023 01:54 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Campus in New Delhi on March 18. The two-day global conference will have sessions on all important issues related to millets (Shree Anna) like promotion and awareness of millets among producers, consumers and other stakeholders.
18 March,2023 10:51 PM IST | Mumbai
In a blow to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission’s decision to allot the Shiv Sena party name and symbol to the Eknath Shinde-led group, recognising it as the real Shiv Sena based on its strength in the Lok Sabha and the Maharashtra assembly. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, declined to restrain the Shinde group from taking over the assets and bank accounts of the Shiv Sena.
23 February,2023 03:07 PM IST
On Monday, after a meeting with his MLAs, Thackeray said: “Everything has been stolen from me. The name and symbol of our party have been stolen but the name ‘Thackeray’ cannot be stolen. We have moved the Supreme Court against the decision given by the Election Commission. Thackeray said if the current scenario in Maharashtra was not stopped, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections could turn out to be the last in the country. After that, there will be anarchy, he added.
20 February,2023 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai
On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lashed out at Uddhav Thackeray for joining hands with the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. He said that the Shiv Sena chief Thackeray fell to become CM at Sharad Pawar’s feet. Amit Shah made the remarks while addressing a ‘Vijay Sankalp rally’ in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra. He accused Thackeray of abandoning his ideologies post the 2019 elections in the hopes of becoming the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
20 February,2023 06:46 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that a transaction of ₹2,000 crore has taken place to “purchase” the name and ‘bow and arrow’ symbol of Shiv Sena. Raut in a tweet claimed the ₹2,000 crore was a preliminary figure and this was 100 per cent true. The Rajya Sabha member said his claim was backed by proof which he would disclose soon. Several leaders from AAP, BJP reacted to Raut’s statement.
20 February,2023 04:53 PM IST
Followers of Eknath Shinde lead Shiv Sena camp were elated after ECI on Feb 17 cleared Shinde’s claim of party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and bow-and-arrow symbol. Notably, both factions of Shiv Sena have been fighting for the bow and arrow symbol of the party since Shinde revolted against Thackeray last year. The Commission observed that the current constitution of the Shiv Sena party is undemocratic. Shiv Sena leaders from Shinde’s Fraction expressed happiness and welcomed EC’s decision
18 February,2023 09:35 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
