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India should take clear stand on this matter, says Sharad Pawar on growing tensions in West Asia

Kolhapur, June 27: Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday stated that India is losing its neutral stance in global matters, especially with Gulf countries, due to recent decisions taken by the central government.

No language should be forced, what we have been learning should continue...: Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai, June 27: Amid the ongoing debate over the Maharashtra government's alleged move to make Hindi compulsory across all classes, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said that no language should be forced, emphasising that it will create an additional burden on the students.

Hindi should not be made compulsory in primary education: Sharad Pawar calls for focus on mother tongue

Satara, June 26: Amid the ongoing debate over the Maharashtra government's alleged move to make Hindi compulsory across all classes starting from Standard 1, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday voiced his reservations about the proposal.

MahaYuti partners will contest local body elections together, Maha BJP chief Bawankule

Mumbai, June 11: Maharashtra BJP chief and state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said that the MahaYuti partners including BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP will contest the upcoming local and civic body elections together. He, however, added that in the event of differences over seats in some places, there will be friendly fights in those constituencies.

Ajit Pawar defends joining hands with NDA, says 'no compromise with ideology of Phule and Ambedkar'

Pune, June 10: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday strongly defended the decision to go with BJP-led MahaYuti in Maharashtra and NDA at the national level. In his defence, he said: “Sitting in the opposition and giving slogans does not work. We are not saints. We are people who solve people's problems and do politics of the sum. Therefore, we decided to go with the BJP and the NDA.”

Don't worry about split, focus on revival of NCP-SP: Sharad Pawar tells party workers

Pune, June 10: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of merger or an alliance with Ajit Pawar faction saying that even though the party split in July 2023 it will be revived by fielding in new faces and youth. In his speech on the occasion of the party’s foundation day and to celebrate 26 years, Pawar senior told the party workers to be prepared for hard work to rebuild the party and not to worry about split.

Jayant Patil urges Sharad Pawar to relieve him as Maha NCP (SP) chief

Pune, June 10: Maharashtra NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief Jayant Patil on Tuesday publicly requested party president Sharad Pawar to relieve him from his responsibilities, urging that the time had come to allow younger leaders to take charge.

NCP factions hold parallel rallies on 26th Foundation Day; reject merger talks

Mumbai, June 10: On the 26th Foundation Day of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), both factions of the party -- one led by NCP (Sharad Pawar) President Sharad Pawar and the other by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar -- will hold parallel events in Pune.

On Foundation Day, NCP factions showcasing respective strengths

Mumbai, June 10: NCP founder Sharad Pawar and his nephew, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, are set to hold separate ceremonies in Pune on Tuesday to mark the party's foundation day.

Supriya Sule downplays not signing INDIA bloc's letter seeking special Parl session

Mumbai, June 5: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Thursday downplayed not signing a joint letter released by members of the opposition bloc INDIA demanding a special session of Parliament over the Pahalgam attack, citing that she was on a four-nation visit representing India as a part of Operation Sindoor outreach.

NCP-SP announces 'Dowry Free Maharashtra-Violence Free Family' campaign

Mumbai, May 23: The Sharad Pawar-led NCP unit on Friday announced a state wide protest against the burgeoning cases of dowry deaths and a special campaign titled “Dowry Free Maharashtra - Violence Free Family.” The trigger was the death of dowry victim Vaishnavi Kaspate-Hagavane from Pune.

'War is war whether big or small': Supriya Sule differs with Kharge's views on Op-Sindoor

Mumbai, May 21: Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar led-NCP unit MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday differed with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's terming India's military action against Pakistan as small war (Chhutput Yudh) saying that no war is small or big when it there is a fight against terrorism.

Purandar airport row: Sharad Pawar to organise villagers meet with Maha CM

Pune, May 19: Amid protests against the proposed new greenfield international airport at Purandar in Maharshtra's Pune district, former Union Minister and NCP(SP) President Sharad Pawar on Monday said he will soon seek a meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of the MP Supriya Sule and the villagers to discuss the problems raised by the locals and also explore options on how to protect the irrigated agriculture area.

Always knew that PMLA would be used against the Opposition: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, May 17: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday revealed that as a union minister, he had strongly expressed his opposition to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the amendments brought by former union finance minister P Chidambaram to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Happy that stands have been named after Wadekar, Rohit, Pawar, Kale: Dilip Vengsarkar hails MCA's tribute at Wankhede

Mumbai May 17: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) inaugurated four new named spaces at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, paying tribute to legendary figures associated with Mumbai and Indian cricket.

History Turns a Leaf at Wankhede as MCA Honours Mumbai Greats

Mumbai, May 16: The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai gets a new lease of life today as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) gathers to honour four individuals who have made their mark in Mumbai's thriving cricket legacy, according to a release from MCA.

Maharashtra govt will provide appropriate land if MCA wants to build another stadium in Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday said that it was the duty of society to felicitate all those who have made the country proud.

Nita Ambani congratulates Rohit Sharma as stand named after him unveiled at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai May 16: Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, congratulated Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as the 'Rohit Sharma Stand' at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, named after him, was unveiled on Friday, in Mumbai, according to a press note from Reliance Foundation.

Devendra Fadnavis hails Sharad Pawar for his contribution in Indian cricket

New Delhi, May 16: At the inauguration of four new spaces on Friday, at the Wankhede stadium by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed MCA and NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar for the development of cricket as President of BCCI and MCA.

'Rohit Sharma Stand' finally unveiled at Wankhede, Indian skipper says, I had never dreamt...

Mumbai, May 16: The 'Rohit Sharma Stand' at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, named after Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, was finally unveiled on Friday.

INDIA bloc parties are separating one by one: BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh

Nagpur, May 16: BJP MLA Ashishrao Deshmukh on Friday said that Congress leader P Chidambaram was expressing the truth of the situation when he said that the future of the INDIA bloc is not so bright.

Maharashtra CM to attend MCA's stand reveal ceremony at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai, May 15: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be attending the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)'s stand reveal ceremony at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

'No talks of merger or tie-up': NCP factions clarify

Mumbai, May 14: Amid reports of a merger or tie-up between the two factions ahead of the upcoming civic and local body elections, both the NCP and NCP (SP) have categorically submitted on Wednesday there has been no talks or initiatives in this regard.

US President's mediation between India and Pakistan not appropriate: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, May 12: Former Union Defence Minister and NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar, on Monday, asserted that the US President Donald Trump's mediation between India and Pakistan is not appropriate citing that according to the Shimla Agreement, no third party can mediate in the dispute between the two countries.

Sharad Pawar urges CM Fadnavis to set up panel to study woes of sugar cooperatives in Maha

Mumbai, May 12: Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to appoint a commission to study the present status of sugar cooperatives in the state and the problems faced by them.

Operation Sindoor: Sharad Pawar calls up PM Modi and Rajnath Singh, reiterates support to govt

Mumbai, May 7: Former defence minister and NCP-SP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and congratulated the efforts of the Indian Armed Forces for successfully carrying out 'Operation Sindoor' in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Ajit Pawar welcomes former minister Gulabrao Deokar's induction to NCP

Mumbai, May 4: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has welcomed the decision of former ministers Gulabrao Deokar and Satish Patil to join the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

'Sharad Pawar's contribution can never be neglected', says NCP on inviting him to Maha Day

Mumbai, April 29: Amid talks of a patch-up, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP will extend an official invitation to veteran politician Sharad Pawar to attend the party function organised marking Maharashtra Day on May 1.

All opposition parties with Centre in fight against terrorists: Sharad Pawar

Pune, April 25: Former defence minister and NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar on Friday said that all opposition parties are with the central government in the fight against terrorists.

Sharad Pawar writes to PM Modi, thanks him for honouring request on 'Marathi Sahitya Sammelan'

New Delhi, March 17: Nationalist Congress Party-SP (NCP-SP) president Sharad Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude for accepting his request for the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan and also showcasing ‘special affection’ towards him.

Sharad Pawar writes to PM Modi, requests to erect statue of Maratha warriors at Talkatora Stadium

Pune, March 15: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his gratitude for the Prime Minister's participation in the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. He also urged the Prime Minister to intervene and issue orders to install Maratha warriors' statues at Talkatora Stadium.

Crimes in Beed: Pawar dares Maha govt to take action regardless of political affiliations

Baramati, March 15: Amid talk of a deteriorating law and order situation in Beed, especially after several cases came to light following the brutal killing of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in December last year, the NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday dared the Maharashtra government to take stern action against those who are taking the law into their hands, notwithstanding their political affiliations.

Maha NCP-SP chief Jayant Patil's meeting with Revenue Minister creates buzz in state politics

Mumbai, Feb 25: Sharad Pawar-led NCP-SP Maharashtra unit Chief Jayant Patil's meeting with the state BJP Chief and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has created a buzz in the state politics.

Sharad Pawar slams Neelam Gorhe for her 'Mercedes will fetch you post in SS-UBT' remarks

Mumbai, Feb 24: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday deplored the statement made by Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe statement at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in Delhi that “two Mercedes will fetch you post in the Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena.”

Thomas K Thomas likely to head Kerala NCP (SP)

Alappuzha, Feb 17: After failing to find a place in the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Cabinet, Kerala NCP (SP) MLA Thomas K. Thomas is likely to become the president of the party's state unit.

NCP sets up core group ahead of civic body polls in Maharashtra

Mumbai, February 14: Ahead of the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Friday formed a seven-member core group to focus on strengthening the party organisation, implementing various policies and making government welfare decisions across the state.

NCP(SP) Kerala president PC Chacko resigns amid party infighting

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