Sharad Pawar
Indian politician (born 1940)
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Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar is an Indian politician. He has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for four terms and has also served in the Union Council Of Ministers as the Minister of Defence in the Cabinet of P.V Narsimha Rao and 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 NCP was split by his nephew, Ajit Pawar. He leads his faction of the NCP delegation 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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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 |
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule leave for Delhi for INDIA bloc meetingBoth the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc are set to hold meetings on Wednesday to chalk out strategies for future courses of political action.IndiaTimes - Published | Results for all Lok Sabha constituencies declared; BJP wins 240 seats, Congress 99: ECThe Election Commission of India has announced the results for all Lok Sabha constituencies. The BJP has secured victory in 240 out of the 543 seats, while the Congress has won 99 seats. The final..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Success of my party workers, Congress and Shiv Sena(UBT)': Sharad Pawar says INDIA bloc to meet tomorrowSharad Pawar, chief of the Nationalist Congress Party, mentioned a conducive environment for political transformation in favor of the INDIA bloc after the Lok Sabha elections results.IndiaTimes - Published | INDIA Bloc exploring government formation options as BJP sees below-par performance in Lok Sabha pollsNCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that the INDIA Alliance is exploring options to form the government after a better-than-expected show in the Lok Sabha electionsDNA - Published |
Bhiwandi election results 2024 live updates: Sharad Pawar-backed NCP's candidate Suresh Mhatre takes lead over BJP's Kapil PatilIndiaTimes - Published | Baramati Lok Sabha Election results LIVE: Supriya Sule ahead of Sunetra Pawar, leading by 10000 votesSupriya Sule of Sharad Pawar is currently leading in the seat with over 10000 votes as she polled 91546 votes so far. Whereas, Sunetra Pawar trails by 10779 plus votes, and has secured only 68,878..DNA - Published |
'Inciting people': INDIA bloc demands EC action against PM Modi for 'bulldozer on Ram temple' remarkINDIA bloc leaders — Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray — also called for a strong action against the PM by the..IndiaTimes - Published | I helped Modi when he was CM, took him to Israel: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar responds to PM Modi's criticism over farmers' issues, highlighting past assistance to Modi during an agricultural crisis in Gujarat. Modi, as Gujarat CM, sought Pawar's help and guidance,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Once he wanted to visit Israel ... ': Sharad Pawar responds to PM Modi's attacks over plight of farmersIndiaTimes - Published | Modi first PM to create divide on religious lines for votes: Sharad PawarPM Modi and Sharad Pawar clash in Mumbai/Nashik over election campaigns for Mihir Kotecha. Pawar criticizes Modi's use of power and divisive tactics, alleging BJP's responsibility for inflation and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pawar slams PM's call to merge his party with that of nephewNCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said PM Narendra Modi should maintain the dignity of his post and not call any political party "nakli' (duplicate) as political parties solve people's problems..IndiaTimes - Published | With 'nakli' jibe, PM's Modi's attack and a suggestion for Sharad Pawar, Uddhav ThackerayPM Modi condemns fake NCP and Shiv Sena, hints at merging with Congress. Mentions Sharad Pawar, advises joining Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde. Talks about Uddhav Thackrey's split, criticizes Sanjay Raut,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Won't ally with those who don't believe in parliamentary democracy: Sharad PawarIndiaTimes - Published | Old Pawar vs Vikhe Patil feud at play in Ahmednagar's NCP(SCP)-BJP contestWhen 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
'People of Lakshadweep are fed up with present regime': Congress candidate Sayeed hopes to win LS pollsCongress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal of the NCP..IndiaTimes - Published | Sharad Pawar's events on Monday cancelled over health reasons: NCP (SP)IndiaTimes - Published |
Sharad Pawar votes from Baramati after 10 yearsThe former Union agriculture minister became a permanent resident of Bhulabhai Desai Road in Malabar Hill in Mumbai. He had given copies of a landline telephone bill, his PAN card and a bank passbook..IndiaTimes - Published | 2 rallies, 2.5km apart: 2 Pawars leave Baramati at crossroadsAs the clock ticked, the gathering grew for the final rally of NCP's Baramati Lok Sabha seat candidate Sunetra Pawar at the Christian Colony ground. Barely 2.5km away, supporters of NCP (SCP) candidate..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi praised me earlier but now wants my defeat: Sharad PawarIndiaTimes - Published | 'New Putin in making': Sharad Pawar attacks PM Modi; Fadnavis hits backFadnavis said that Pawar's comments were a 'a result of desperation due to losing'. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday had criticised PM Modi on Monday for his tendency to criticise others instead..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Modi's speeches present him as BJP's PM, not leader of India': NCP (SP) chief Sharad PawarNCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi for prioritizing BJP over national interests. Supports MVA candidates in Maharashtra, expressing confidence in winning over 50% of Lok Sabha seats...IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit books Baramati ground, forces uncle & Sule to hunt for new venue for 1st time in 4 decadesBaramati's election rally tradition faces disruption as Ajit Pawar books a new venue, conflicting with Sharad Pawar's event. Supriya Sule seeks an alternative venue for her final rally on May 5.IndiaTimes - Published |
'Blatant lie', says NCP (SP) after Praful Patel's statement that Sharad Pawar was '50% ready to join hands with BJP'IndiaTimes - Published | UBT to contest 21 Maharashtra seats, Congress 17, NCP 10Maha Vikas Aghadi settles Maharashtra LS seat-sharing. Congress concedes Sangli, Bhiwandi. Sena gets 21, Congress 17, NCP 10 seats. Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar present. AICC directs for 'INDIA's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha polls: MVA announces seat-sharing for Maharashtra; Uddhav's Sena gets 21 seats, Congress 17, NCP 10Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra today anounced the seat-sharing arrangement for Maharashtra ahead of Lok Sabha election. After weeks of negotiations, Sharad Pawar, the chief of the..IndiaTimes - Published | This is not democracy, it is dictatorship: Sharad Pawar slams PM ModiSharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi's power centralization, defends family in Maharashtra rally. Questions BJP alignment, emphasizes voters' power in Lok Sabha elections, supporting Supriya Sule against..IndiaTimes - Published |
Focus on electoral fight, not court battle: SC to Sr Pawar, Ajit PawarThe Supreme Court upheld Ajit Pawar's use of NCP name and 'clock' symbol, while Sharad Pawar's faction was directed to use 'NCP- Sharadchandra Pawar' and a man blowing a 'turha' symbol. Both factions..IndiaTimes - Published | After NCP (Sharad Pawar) declared candidate from Bhiwandi, Congress leader threaten friendly fightIndiaTimes - Published |
Sharad Pawar claims 'mood of people is now against PM Modi', slams Centre over ChinaTo a query on China unilaterally renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh, the former defence minister said, "Our government is not taking national interests seriously". He said there was ''no thinking..DNA - Published | Mood of people turning against PM Modi: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar on Tuesday claimed that the 'mood' of the country has turned against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The NCP (SCP) chief also attacked the Central government for attacking the institutions..IndiaTimes - Published |
Fielding Sunetra against me BJP ploy to finish Sharad Pawar: SuleIndiaTimes - Published | Sharad Pawar rejects call to contest pollsIndiaTimes - Published |
Miffed Mahayuti netas make a beeline to meet Sharad for ticketDisgruntled Mahayuti alliance leaders, who missed out on nominations, are turning to veteran Sharad Pawar for Lok Sabha chances in MVA. Beed's NCP figure Bajrang Sonawane, once with Ajit Pawar, joined..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Mockery of voters’: SC on rebels getting party name on House tallyIn a recent legal battle for control of the Nationalist Congress Party, Ajit Pawar and his mentor Sharad Pawar are at odds. The Supreme Court granted Ajit Pawar's faction the right to use the party..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC tells ECI to recognise 'man blowing turha' as symbol of Sharad Pawar faction for Lok Sabha electionsThe apex court also directed the Ajit Pawar faction to carry a declaration in English, Hindi, Marathi media stating that the 'clock' symbol allotted to it is subject to the outcome of the pending case..IndiaTimes - Published | CSK, India Cements top bond donors of AIADMKAIADMK received Rs 6 crore in electoral bonds from major donors like India Cements and Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, received Rs 65.6 crore from various sources, including..IndiaTimes - Published |
