Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra (born 1959)
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Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar is an Indian politician serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with Eknath Shinde since 5 December 2024. He is the longest serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He has served this position for 6 terms within various governments. He has worked as deputy chief minister within the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says, 'portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow'Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that cabinet portfolio assignments are expected imminently, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. This follows the recent swearing-in of 39..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ajit Pawar skips Mahayuti netas’ visit to RSS memorialIndiaTimes - Published | |
'You will be CM one day': Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar, shares his 24-hour shift planMaharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured NCP leader Ajit Pawar of a future chief ministership. Fadnavis outlined a three-shift work schedule, with Pawar handling mornings, himself working..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rebuffed, Eknath Shinde skips BJP neta's filing of nomination for council chair's postBJP MLC Ram Shinde filed his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson, accompanied by CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Eknath Shinde's absence signals a setback for Shiv Sena,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Don't do all this': For Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal's warning to supporters amid cabinet exclusion rowIndiaTimes - Published | |
'One-man show': Chhagan Bhujbal slams Ajit Pawar for denying cabinet berthIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Am I a toy?': NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal launches veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar after exclusion from Cabinet expansionChhagan Bhujbal, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, expressed his discontent at being excluded from the recent Maharashtra cabinet expansion. He revealed that he declined a Rajya Sabha seat..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bhujbal among 5 dropped, Ajit Pawar hints at 2.5-year terms to make way for more MLAsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Ajit, Mushrif, Munde... several in ED's crosshairs get berthsSeveral Maharashtra ministers, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are under ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations for money laundering. These ministers, formerly in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In Fadnavis cabinet expansion, mix of old and new, 19 berths for BJPMaharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will get a chance later': Ajit Pawar's message for upset MLAs after Maharashtra cabinet expansionMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will rotate ministerial positions during its five-year term. This will allow legislators not currently in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Devendra Fadnavis cabinet takes oath in Nagpur - Meet the new Maharashtra ministersThe Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio..IndiaTimes - Published | After poll fight, patch up talks: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's mother bats for Sharad-Ajit unitySunanda Pawar, mother of NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, has called for unity between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. Following a family gathering for Sharad Pawar's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit meets Pawar Sr on birthday, sparks speculationMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his faction visited NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his birthday, sparking reunion rumors. Both factions, previously engaged in fierce campaigns against each..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 14, says deputy CM Ajit PawarMaharashtra's cabinet expansion is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, as announced by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The BJP is expected to secure 20 ministerial positions, while Shiv Sena and NCP will..IndiaTimes - Published |
'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 | Congress' Manickam Tagore expresses concern over clean chits given to Ajit Pawar, Chandrababu Naidu in high-profile casesCongress leader Manickam Tagore on Monday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and expressed concern over the clean chits given to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Andhra..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Have some doubts about EVMs': Aaditya Thackeray says winning leaders of Shiv Sena UBT will not take oathShiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that his party's winning MLAs will not be sworn into the BJP-led Maharashtra government. He alleged EVM misuse during the assembly elections, expressing..IndiaTimes - Published | Was Eknath Shinde upset? Know what Devendra Fadnavis said about his deputies: Shindeji is emotional...'Here's what newly elected Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed about his deputies - Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.DNA - Published |
Mahayuti’s win made possible by BJP & allies’ team effort: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the newly sworn-in Maharashtra government, emphasizing the Mahayuti alliance's teamwork in securing a historic mandate. He highlighted the blend of experience..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra’s political survivor becomes Deputy CM for the sixth timeIndiaTimes - Published |
Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Shinde, Ajit his deputiesDevendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's chief minister for the third time, alongside Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde as deputy chief ministers. The BJP secured a majority with allies Shiv Sena and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If Eknath Shinde doesn't accept deputy CM post, no Sena MLA to be part of new government': Party leaderShiv Sena leader Uday Samant insists Eknath Shinde must become Deputy CM or no Sena MLA will participate in the new BJP-led Maharashtra government. This follows Shinde's hesitation to take the oath..IndiaTimes - Published |
Devendra Fadnavis to take oath today along with his deputies Eknath Shinde, Ajit PawarShiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde along with NCP's Ajit Pawar will take the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers in the new cabinet, sources said.DNA - Published | In 2019, Fadnavis said he'd be back as CM. 5 yrs later, he isDevendra Fadnavis, after initially serving as Eknath Shinde's deputy, is set to reclaim the Maharashtra Chief Minister position. His BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding 230 seats, with BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Dada experienced in taking both morning, evening oaths': Eknath Shinde's cheeky dig at Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published | Maharashra: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar stake claim to form govt, swearing-in to be held tomorrowBJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the Mahayuti government.DNA - Published |
'Laut kar wapis aaunga': Old video of Devendra Fadnavis now viral after Maharashtra CM announcementDevendra Fadnavis, fulfilling a 2019 promise, returns as Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party leader after a resounding Mahayuti victory. His "I will return" video resurfaced as he thanked voters and..IndiaTimes - Published | Changed Mahayuti dynamics? Ajit Pawar's NCP seeks parity with Shinde's Shiv Sena citing party's strike rateIndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit Pawar likely to meet Amit Shah amid speculations over Maharashtra CM postIndiaTimes - Published | 'Party could have won 90-100 seats if not for Ajit Pawar's NCP': Shinde Sena MLAShiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil suggested that the party could have gained more seats without Ajit Pawar's NCP in the Mahayuti alliance. Patil praised Eknath Shinde's leadership, showing no..IndiaTimes - Published |
'CM face to be from BJP': Ajit Pawar reveals what went inside Mahayuti meet at Amit Shah's Delhi residenceNCP chief Ajit Pawar announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from BJP, with two Deputy CMs from Shiv Sena and NCP. Amit Shah met alliance leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra CM pick: Day after Mahayuti leaders' meet, Eknath Shinde goes to his village, talks on govt pushed backCaretaker CM Eknath Shinde returns to his village amid talks of forming Maharashtra's new cabinet. BJP pushes for Devendra Fadnavis as CM, with Shinde and Ajit Pawar as possible deputies. Deliberations..IndiaTimes - Published |
No end to Maharashtra chief minister suspense: Top developmentsChief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar met with Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda. Shinde is expected to announce a significant decision within 24 hours...IndiaTimes - Published | Mahayuti partners huddle with home minister Amit Shah on Maharashtra govt contoursHome minister Amit Shah met with alliance leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar to finalize details of the next Maharashtra government, expected to form on Dec 2. BJP plans to make..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit Pawar sets sight on Delhi elections after Maharashtra success to regain NCP's national party tagNCP leader Ajit Pawar announces a bid to contest the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, aiming to reclaim the party's national status. He dismisses opposition allegations of electoral fraud,..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra govt formation: 'Don't gather to clamour for CM post', Shinde tells Sena workersMaharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his cabinet resigned. Shinde will remain caretaker CM. The Mahayuti alliance will decide the next CM. Shiv Sena wants Shinde to continue. Ajit Pawar's NCP supports..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shinde or Fadnavis? 'BJP in no rush to name CM, focus on forming cohesive government'Following a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP is taking a cautious approach to naming its chief ministerial candidate. While Devendra Fadnavis is considered the..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM despite Eknath Shinde's resistanceThe BJP is pushing to reinstate Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, despite opposition from its ally, the Shiv Sena. The NCP's Ajit Pawar faction supports Fadnavis's return. While the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Maha' CM tussle: Shiv Sena pitches for Eknath Shinde with 'Bihar model' example; Will Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar agree?IndiaTimes - Published | 'There was no reason to field my own nephew against me': Ajit Pawar on YugendraIndiaTimes - Published |
'Imagine if I had campaigned in your seat': Ajit Pawar's jibe at nephew RohitDuring a memorial event, Ajit Pawar, who recently switched alliances and won his seat, lightheartedly teased his nephew, Rohit Pawar, about narrowly winning his own election. Ajit Pawar suggested that..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 |
Why NCP thinks Ajit Pawar could be the next Maharashtra CM? Hint: Strike rateFollowing the Mahayuti alliance's victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, speculation is swirling around the next chief minister. While NCP leaders hinted at the possibility of Ajit Pawar taking..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra election results: Sharad Pawar's bastion Baramati shifts to Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published |
Baramati election results: Ajit Pawar clinches seat, defeats nephew by over 1 lakh votesAjit Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), secured a resounding victory in the Baramati assembly constituency, defeating his nephew and solidifying his political standing. This win..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra election results: Actress Swara Bhasker blames EVMs after husband Fahad Ahmad's poll defeatSwara Bhasker has raised concerns about potential EVM irregularities following her husband, Fahad Ahmad's, defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Ahmad, an NCP (SCP) candidate, initially led in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Of course, he will become CM': Devendra Fadnavis's mother after Mahayuti's big winThe BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, including the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP group, secured a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The alliance was leading in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Something fishy': Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut alleges 'big conspiracy' as Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra pollsShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged a "big conspiracy" in the Maharashtra assembly polls, where the Mahayuti is set to secure a two-thirds majority. He questioned the victory of several..IndiaTimes - Published |
