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Pune: Sunetra Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, on Monday visited Katewadi along with her son Parth Pawar to seek blessings from Ajit Pawar's mother, Asha Tai, ahead of filing her nomination for the Baramati Assembly seat. Apart from this, the Deputy CM along with her sons also visited the Hanuman Temple in Kanheri to seek blessings and also watered a tree planted in memory of Ajit Pawar and paid their respects. The by-election was necessitated following the demise of Deputy Chief Mini ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Congress on Sunday dashed the NCP's hopes to secure an unopposed victory for deputy chief minister and party chief Sunetra Pawar in the Baramati assembly bypoll, announcing Akash More, a prominent Dhangar leader, as its candidate. The announcement was made late in the evening, after state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal turned down Pawar's plea for support citing a policy decision by the party. "As Baramati has a significant number of Dhangar voters, the Congress wants to unite t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 : The Congress on Sunday named Akash Vijayrao More as its candidate against Maharashtra ... New Delhi [India], April 5 : The Congress on Sunday named Akash Vijayrao More as its candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati assembly by-election. Akash More is the secretary of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. His father, Vijayrao More, was a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC). Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP San ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Congress on Sunday picked its state unit secretary Akash More against Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati assembly bypoll, a move indicating a rift in the opposition over fielding a candidate in a contest necessitated by Ajit Pawar's death. While the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) had announced it won't field a candidate against Sunetra as a mark of respect for her deceased husband, another Maha Vikas Aghadi member, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has also indicated it ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Congress has officially announced Akash More as its candidate for the upcoming Baramati Assembly by-election, setting up a direct contest against Sunetra Pawar. With this move, attempts to make the election uncontested have failed. Nomination and Strategy Akash More is expected to file his nomination on Monday. The party's decision is being seen as a strategic move, with Congress playing the "Dhangar card" in the constituency. Speaking after the announcement, More said the party i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rift in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over contesting the by-election from Baramati Vidhan Sabha seat in Maharashtra finally came out open on Sunday. Just hours after the Sharad Pawar-led NCP officially announced that they will not field its nominee against Sunetra Pawar, its ally Congress announced Akash More as its candidate for the Baramati bypoll. Congress on Sunday announced that advocate Akash Vijayrao More will be its candidate for the Baramati seat. Akash More is th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Congress on Sunday named Akash Vijayrao More as its candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati assembly by-election. Akash More is the secretary of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. His father, Vijayrao More, was a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC). Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut refuted claims of any confusion within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) regarding discussions on the upc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday picked its state unit secretary Akash More against Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati assembly bypoll, a move indicating a rift in the opposition over fielding a candidate in a contest necessitated by Ajit Pawar's death. While the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) had announced it won't field a candidate against Sunetra as a mark of respect for her deceased husband, another Maha Vikas Aghadi member, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has also ...Read More >
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to all political parties to support Sunetra Pawar and ensure that the election is held unopposed. Speaking to the media , Shinde said that there has been a tradition in Maharashtra of conducting by-elections unopposed in such circumstances, and urged parties to uphold that spirit. He reiterated that the MahaYuti stands firmly behind Sunetra Pawar. MahaYuti Candidate The ruling MahaYuti alliance has fielded Sunetra Pawar as its candidate ...Read More >
Pune: The Congress on Sunday announced Akash Vishwanath More as its candidate for the upcoming Baramati by-poll in Maharashtra against Sunetra Pawar, ending speculation of unopposed polls on April 23. In an official release, the Maharashtra Congress said that party president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved More's candidature for the bye-election from the 201-Baramati Assembly constituency. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Maharashtra Congress said, "We will fight, we will win...!" The annou ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday fielded its state unit secretary Akash More against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar for the Baramati bypoll scheduled on April 23. He is the son of former party MLC Vijayrao More and belongs to the Dhangar community, Congress leaders said. He will file his nomination papers on Monday, which is the last date for the process, they added. Currently a Rajya Sabha member, Sunetra Pawar too will file her nomination papers on Monday. Incide ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 5 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Sunday dialled state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal and urged him to ensure an unopposed bypoll to the Baramati assembly segment, which she is contesting. However, sources in the Congress indicated that the party is in no mood to support her demand and that a party candidate will file nominations on the last day of submitting papers on Monday. A day earlier, Sunetra Pawar had sought Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Tha ...Read More >
Nashik/Mumbai, April 5 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday assured a probe into the alleged CDR leak in the case of the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and an investigation into his assets by the Enforcement Directorate. No one has the right to obtain such call data records, Fadnavis said amid a furore after activist Anjali Damania on Friday made revelations about calls purportedly exchanged between Kharat and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads Shiv Sena. T ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Sunday visited rain-affected villages in the Baramati tehsil of Pune District and assured farmers of timely government support after unseasonal rains and hailstorms caused widespread damage to crops earlier this week. Speaking during her visit, Pawar said this was her first trip to the area after the recent hailstorm and stressed that it was her responsibility to reach out to affected farmers. She said the damage has been severe, and farm ...Read More >
Pune: Discussions over a possible merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have resurfaced, with leaders choosing to remain cautious in their public statements. Amid this, Jay Pawar, younger son of late Ajit Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, on Saturday said he does not hold any personal stand on the issue and that senior leaders will take the final call. Speaking to reporters, Jay Pawar said he is still junior in the party, and it would not be approp ...Read More >
Pune: Bigg Boss fame Abhijeet Bichukale has filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election, adding a new twist to the contest. The bypoll was necessitated following the accidental demise of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The election battle in Baramati is now gaining momentum with multiple candidates entering the fray. Bichukale, who is known for contesting elections frequently, said he will fight this election with full determinatio ...Read More >
Baramati: In a highly emotional gathering that left many supporters in tears, Jay Pawar on Saturday emphasised that while the opposition has the right to contest the election, the people of Baramati have already made up their minds. "Dada (Ajit Pawar) may not be with us physically, but he lives in our hearts and his qualities are within all of us," he stated. He credited the collective efforts of the Pawar family, including Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, and others, for Baramati's development over ...Read More >
MUMBAI: NCP chief and deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Saturday rang up Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and sought his support for her candidature in the Baramati by-poll scheduled for April 23. The NCP has been looking to ensure an unopposed victory for her, and to this end has been approaching parties to not field a candidate. However, while others were favourably inclined, the Congress was not. According to NCP insiders, Sunetra dialled Thackeray soon after the Congress on F ...Read More >
MUMBAI: NCP chief and deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Saturday rang up Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and sought his support for her candidature in the Baramati by-poll scheduled for April 23. The NCP has been looking to ensure an unopposed victory for her, and to this end has been approaching parties to not field a candidate. However, while others were favourably inclined, the Congress was not. According to NCP insiders, Sunetra dialled Thackeray soon after the Congress on F ...Read More >
Mumbai: NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has reached out to Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, seeking his party's support for her candidature in the Baramati Assembly bypoll scheduled for April 23. Mr. Thackeray has said he will consult his party before taking a decision, sources said. The outreach comes amid indications that the Congress will field its own candidate even if its alliance partners -- NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) -- decide to support Ms Pawa ...Read More >
Nagpur/Mumbai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the backdrop of the by-election necessitated by the demise of Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to all political parties to ensure that the Baramati Assembly contest is held unopposed. Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said, "All parties should support Sunetra Pawar. Maharashtra has a long-standing tradition of conducting by-elections unopposed when they are caused by the death of a sitting representative. When R.R. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 4: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar has called Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to seek his support in the byelection to the Baramati Assembly seat, which she will be contesting as her party candidate. Sunetra Pawar reaches out to Uddhav Thackeray Her NCP colleague and MP Sunil Tatkare has appealed to all parties to ensure the bypoll is unopposed, saying the people of Baramati are in an extremely emotional situation. Pawar called Thackeray on ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar has called Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to seek his support in the byelection to the Baramati assembly seat, which she will be contesting as her party candidate. Her NCP colleague and MP Sunil Tatkare has appealed to all parties to ensure the bypoll is unopposed, saying the people of Baramati are in an extremely emotional situation. Pawar called Thackeray on Friday to discuss the issue. It was confi ...Read More >
Baramati Bypoll: The bypoll for the Baramati Assembly constituency in Maharashtra, following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, is set to be conducted on April 23. The Nationalist Congress Party has fielded Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar from Baramati. While the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena have decided to not contest the polls in respect to Ajit Pawar, Congress has reportedly expressed willingness to field its candidate, leading to another possible rif ...Read More >
Baramati, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jay Pawar, the younger son of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, speaking on the Baramati by-election slated for April 23, said on Saturday that he never imagined he had to fight without Ajit Dada. He remained confident in the local support base, stating, "If the opposition wants to fight, they should. Everyone knows what the people of Baramati will do in this election." His mother and NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar will file her nomination o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar has called Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to seek his support in the byelection to the Baramati assembly seat, which she will be contesting as her party candidate. Pawar called Thackeray on Friday to discuss the issue. The development was confirmed by Shiv Sena (UBT) secretary and MLC Milind Narvekar, and party leader Sanjay Raut. "Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called Uddhav Thackeray on Friday ...Read More >
Pune: The Baramati Assembly by-election has entered a crucial phase, with political activity intensifying ahead of the nomination deadline on April 6. The bypoll was necessitated after the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year on 28th January. Polling is scheduled for 23rd April, while counting will take place on 4th May. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is 9th April, which is expected to decide whether the election will be contested ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday appealed to all parties to ensure an unopposed bypoll in the Baramati assembly constituency, necessitated by the death of then NCP president Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, to elect his wife and incumbent Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar. He urged consensus in backing Sunetra Pawar to respect Maharashtra's political traditions. Also Read: Who is Sunetra Pawar? Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister Recalling past instances, Fadnavi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Saturday dismissed speculation of power tussle and rift within the party, saying too much was being read into the top party leaders' communications with the Election commission of India (ECI) done in the wake of party chief Ajit Pawar's death. The party made its stand clear amid allegations against senior leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare that they tried to take over the NCP after the death of Ajit Pawar, and also speculation that ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 4 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday appealed to all parties to ensure an unopposed bypoll in the Baramati assembly constituency, necessitated by the death of then NCP president Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, to elect his wife and incumbent Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar. He urged consensus in backing Sunetra Pawar to respect Maharashtra's political traditions. Recalling past instances, Fadnavis cited the unopposed bypoll held after the death of NCP (undivided) M ...Read More >
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