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Pune, Apr 6 (PTI) As Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is slated to file her nomination for the Baramati bypoll, NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Monday urged other aspirants not to file their papers and appealed for the by-election to be held unopposed. The April 23 bypoll for the Baramati assembly seat was necessitated following the death of then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. According to party sources, Sunetra Pawar will file her nomination at ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Maharashtra Congress on Monday said it will consider withdrawing from the Baramati assembly bypoll if a first information report (FIR) is registered in the plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. State Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, in a statement, rejected claims that the April 23 by-election should be held unopposed, and accused the BJP of adopting a "convenient" political stance. The Congress on Sunday fielded its state unit secretary, Ak ...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 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 >
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: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday confirmed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken cognisance of the alleged sexual exploitation case involving Ashok Kharat and will soon begin an official investigation. ED's Involvement Indicates Seriousness of Case Addressing the media in Nashik, Fadnavis said the ED's involvement indicates the seriousness of the case and assured that a thorough probe will be conducted. "The ED has taken note of the matter and an investi ...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 >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday said that delimitation of constituencies is essential to ensure effective representation and development, but cautioned that the exercise must not result in disproportionate political advantage or be influenced by partisan considerations. In a post on X, Chaturvedi, a former Rajya Sabha member, highlighted the growing burden on Members of Parliament, stating, "Delimitation is a necessity, Members of Parliam ...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) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday claimed that rape-accused Ashok Kharat's call records, which showed several calls between him and Eknath Shinde, could not have been accessed without the help of the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office. Activist Anjali Damania on Friday said that she received Kharat's Call Detail Records on WhatsApp from an unknown number, and forwarded its copies to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and the police. As per the CDR, Kharat had 17 ...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 >
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: Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator and former mayor Kishori Pednekar has submitted a proposal to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to introduce compulsory recitation of Manache Shlok, a collection of verses by Samarth Ramdas Swami, in all civic-run and private-aided schools across the city. The notice of motion has, however, sparked strong objections from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), which has opposed the inclusion of spiritual texts in secular municipal school ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Congress is set to contest the upcoming bypolls for the Baramati assembly constituency, necessitated by the death of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, despite widespread appeals for an unopposed election for his widow and political successor, Sunetra Pawar. This effectively puts the Congress at odds with its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies, the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT), which have both decided not to contest the by-elections as a mark of respect for ...Read More >
Uddhav Sena leader faces criticism after drawing a connection between the 17th-century text and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's formative years Kishori Pednekar, a leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction, withdrew a proposal to make the Manache Shlok -- a composition by Samarth Ramdas Swami -- a part of the curriculum in schools run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, after AIMIM raised objections. The withdrawal came alongside a statement from Pednekar in which she expressed regre ...Read More >
Mumbai: A political storm has erupted in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following a proposal by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and the leader of opposition Kishori Pednekar to make the recitation of 'Manache Shlok' verses mandatory in city schools. The proposal has faced strong opposition from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM), which termed it an attempt to 'saffronise' education. Pednekat, the Leader of the Opposition in the BMC, has tabled a motion demanding recitation of ...Read More >
Mumbai: Signs of discord have surfaced within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over candidate selection for the upcoming Rahuri Assembly by-election. While Congress has decided to field its candidate, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader too has announced that he would contest the by-election under any circumstances. Former Sharad Pawar (SP) MLA Prajakt Tanpure has also hinted of contesting independently. Former Congress minister Balasaheb Thorat claimed that Congress will field a candidate in Rahu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Many Opposition party MPs on Thursday, during a discussion on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, cautioned NDA partner Telugu Desam Party (TDP) about the BJP's alleged opportunistic approach, claiming it follows a 'use-and-throw' policy. The allegation prompted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to reply, stating, "We honour friendship. We don't cheat." During the debate on the Bill, which sought to formally establish Amaravati as the capit ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BMC'S standing committee on Wednesday approved a cost escalation of over ₹2,000 crore of the Gargai dam project with a majority vote. The proposal to sanction ₹5,051 crores, a significant hike over the initial BMC estimate of ₹3,105 in 2020, was passed with a vote after the opposition questioned the move. The entire standing committee had on March 11 held back the escalation proposal of ₹5,396 crore, demanding an explanation for the escalation. Following the committee's refus ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday said that President Donald Trump's statement is a sign that the US wants to end the war with Iran and hopes for a swift restoration of peace. She further said that the US has realised Israel acted in a "fit of passion", and NATO countries aren't supporting them, so they're looking to reduce tensions. "This has made it clear that the US now wants the war to end. They have realised that Israel, in a fit of pass ...Read More >
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