Sharad Pawar
Indian politician (born 1940)
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Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar is an Indian politician. He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for four terms and in the Union Council of Ministers as the Minister of Defence in the Cabinet of P.V. Narsimha Rao as well as the Minister of Agriculture in the Cabinet of Manmohan Singh. He is the first and former president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), "which he founded in 1999, after separating from the Indian National Congress". His faction of the NCP was split by his nephew, Ajit Pawar. He leads his faction of the NCP in the Rajya Sabha, the upper chamber of the Indian parliament. He is the chairperson of Maha Vikas Aghadi, a regional Maharashtra-based political alliance.
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'Pray for long, healthy life': PM Modi wishes NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended birthday wishes to Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthday. Pawar's long political career includes serving..IndiaTimes - Published | |
With Ajit rising as Maratha strongman, wife gets bungalow opposite Sharad PawarNCP's Sunetra Ajit Pawar, a first-time Rajya Sabha MP, has been allotted a Type-VII bungalow at 11 Janpath, New Delhi, across from Sharad Pawar's residence. This move is viewed as a sign of Ajit..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'There is a lot of resentment over Maharashtra election results': Sharad PawarSharad Pawar urges the Opposition to address public resentment following the BJP-led alliance's landslide victory in the Maharashtra elections. He emphasizes the need to hold the ruling alliance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sharad Pawar questions EC's role, says democracy is in dangerSharad Pawar stated that before the recent Maharashtra assembly polls, concerns were raised about 30% vote manipulation. Despite initial disregard, the poll results seemed to validate these concerns...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Difference in votes of EVMs but don't have proof': Sharad Pawar alleges discrepancies in Maharashtra poll resultSharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party asserted discrepancies in the Electronic Voting Machines during the Maharashtra Assembly elections but admitted the lack of concrete evidence. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will go to people': Sharad Pawar accepts Maharashtra mandate, maintains claim on NCPFollowing his party's disappointing performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Sharad Pawar acknowledged the results were unexpected. He attributed the outcome to high women voter turnout and a..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajya Sabha route blocked for Sharad Pawar, Sanjay Raut and Chaturvedi after NCP-SP & UBT washoutThree prominent Indian politicians – Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Chaturvedi, and Sanjay Raut – face an uncertain future in the Rajya Sabha. Their current terms are set to expire in 2026 and 2028, but..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra election results: Fading emotional appeal, lack of big guns ensure defeat for general in his twilightDespite Sharad Pawar's extensive campaigning in the Maharashtra assembly polls, the NCP (SP) suffered significant losses, including a historic defeat in Pawar's home constituency of Baramati. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra election results: Sharad Pawar's bastion Baramati shifts to Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published |
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Baramati Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Ajit Pawar in face off with Yugendra PawarThe Maharashtra Assembly constituency of Baramati, a Pawar family stronghold, witnessed a gripping electoral battle between veteran politician and incumbent MLA Ajit Pawar and his nephew, Yugendra..IndiaTimes - Published | Sharad Pawar's wife stopped at business park tied to Ajit's wifeNCP chief Sharad Pawar's wife, Pratibha Pawar, and granddaughter, Revati, were briefly prevented from entering the Baramati Hi-Tech Textile Park, chaired by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife. The incident,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mess with anyone but me': Sharad Pawar vows to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way, urges voters to send strong message in upcoming electionsIndiaTimes - Published | Ajit Pawar defends split with Sharad Pawar, says left saheb as MLAs wanted to join govt to restart stalled development worksIndiaTimes - Published |
Adani wasn't part of 2019 talks but Pawar was, and he betrayed us: FadnavisMaharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis clarified that businessman Gautam Adani was not present at the 2019 BJP-NCP meeting, contrary to Ajit Pawar's claims. Fadnavis asserted that Sharad Pawar, who..IndiaTimes - Published | Adani hosted 2019 talks but he wasn’t part of it: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar confirmed a 2019 meeting at Gautam Adani's residence. Amit Shah and Ajit Pawar were present for power-sharing discussions between BJP and NCP. Ajit Pawar stated the meeting involved talks..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Undivided NCP wanted to join Mahayuti government in 2022': Ajit PawarMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar claimed that the entire Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), under Sharad Pawar's leadership, was prepared to join the BJP-Shiv Sena government in 2022. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Don’t use Sharad Pawar photo, try to stand on own feet: SC to AjitThe Supreme Court instructed the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to refrain from using Sharad Pawar's images in their Maharashtra election campaign. The court urged the faction to establish its own identity and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Stand up on your legs': SC snubs Ajit Pawar's NCP over use of Sharad Pawar's photos in poll campaignIndiaTimes - Published | Adani, Sharad Pawar, Shah and Praful were at BJP-NCP talks 5 years ago: AjitAjit Pawar disclosed his involvement in political discussions with the BJP five years prior, stating that prominent figures like Amit Shah, Gautam Adani, and Sharad Pawar were present. He emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published |
Netas like Yogi Adityanath brought in to sow discord: Sharad PawarAt a series of rallies in Maharashtra, NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar accused the BJP of fostering communal division and criticized Dhananjay Munde for splitting the NCP. Pawar urged voters to reject..IndiaTimes - Published | Sharad Pawar criticizes Maharashtra government over NCP split and farmer policies, urges defeat of 'bullying' leadersIndiaTimes - Published |
If MVA wins, it will transfer farmers' land to waqf: Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah, during a rally in Karad, assured that Agniveers from Maharashtra would secure government jobs after their service. He criticized Rahul Gandhi for spreading misinformation..IndiaTimes - Published | SC: Ajit’s NCP can use ‘clock’ symbol, but with a disclaimerThe Supreme Court has allowed the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction to use the 'clock' symbol for the Maharashtra assembly elections. This decision comes after the faction assured the court that it would..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I should stop somewhere': Sharad Pawar hints at retirement after Rajya Sabha termNationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has signaled his intention to retire from electoral politics after his Rajya Sabha term concludes in 2026. Pawar stated that he would not participate..IndiaTimes - Published | Badlapur sexual assault: No Maharashtra bandh today; Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule lead silent protestNCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule also participated in the protest and said that they'll not stop protesting until the accused are arrested.DNA - Published |
Will Sharad Pawar welcome estranged nephew Ajit Pawar back to his party? NCP (SP) chief says 'I will first...'Sharad Pawar spoke on multiple issues during his interaction with reporters in Pune when he was asked whether his estranged nephew and current Deputy Chief Minister in the Mahayuti government will be..DNA - Published | Maharashtra political crisis: Ajit Pawar's NCP faces major setback, top leaders resign to join Sharad PawarNationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) on Wednesday also cited a report in an RSS-linked Marathi weekly to suggest the BJP is sending a subtle message to Ajit Pawar-led NCP to leave the..DNA - Published |
Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar; to campaign for UBT in MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published | Big relief for Sharad Pawar's NCP: EC allows party to receive public donations ahead of Maharashtra assembly pollsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday accepted Sharad Pawar-led NCP's demand to accept voluntary contributions from the public due to the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Sharad..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP), Congress to contest upcoming Maharashtra polls together: Sharad PawarAddressing a news conference here, Pawar also said it is the moral responsibility of the major opposition parties in Maharashtra to protect in the state assembly polls the interests of smaller allies,..DNA - Published | Suryakanta Patil returns from BJP to Sharad Pawar's NCP after 10 yearsEx-Union minister Suryakanta Patil joined Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) on Tuesday, just days after quitting the BJP. Patil, who resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on..IndiaTimes - Published |
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar hints at seeking larger seat share in upcoming Maharashtra assembly pollsNCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar met with Pune city and district functionaries, as well as MLAs and newly-elected MPs, to assess the current political landscape.DNA - Published | NCP (SP) won't settle for less in assembly seat-sharing, Sharad Pawar hints at party meetIndiaTimes - Published |
Sharad Pawar seeks meeting with CM to address drought-like situation in Pune tehsilsSharad Pawar, head of the Nationalist Congress Party, urged Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to address drought concerns in Pune's Purandar, Baramati, Indapur, and Daund tehsils. Pawar highlighted issues..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Misuse of power': Sharad Pawar criticises prosecution sanction of Arundhati Roy under UAPANCP-SP leader Sharad Pawar criticized Delhi LG's decision to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under UAPA for a 2010 speech as a 'misuse of power' during a joint press conference with Maha Vikas Aghadi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Wherever the PM campaigned, we won': Sharad Pawar 'thanks' PM Modi for MVA's Lok Sabha performance in MaharashtraIn a press conference, NCP-SP leader Sharad Pawar humorously credited PM Modi for Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) Lok Sabha success in Maharashtra, winning 30 seats out of 48 contested. BJP struggled with..IndiaTimes - Published | 'It's beginning...' MVA Chief Uddhav Thackeray hints at continuation of Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitionNCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar also poked fun at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the news conference, claiming that MVA candidates won seats in all the places where he held roadshows and rallies.DNA - Published |
Need 4-6 months to change Maharashtra government: Pawar in BaramatiNCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar sought on Wednesday four to six months to effect a change in the Maharashtra govt, reports Anurag Bende. The veteran leader is on a three-day tour of Baramati to review the..IndiaTimes - Published | Government assumed office without mandate of people: Sharad PawarIndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit heaps praises on Pawar Sr, also recalls Sonia nationality rowNCP president Ajit Pawar praised his mentor and political rival Sharad Pawar at the party's foundation day celebrations, thanking him for his leadership over the past 25 years amid references to Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | 18-19 NCP MLAs want to return, says Pawar senior's grandnephewSome MLAs of Ajit Pawar-led NCP are seeking to reconnect with Sharad Pawar's party before the state assembly poll following NCP (SCP) candidates' victories in Lok Sabha seats.IndiaTimes - Published |
