LIVE: Sharad Pawar Writes To EC After Ajit Pawar’s Coup

Updated: Friday, July 7, 2023, 16:48 [IST]

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has written a letter to scorching letter to the Election Commission, raising concerns about not being notified regarding his nephew's claim for the party symbol, NDTV reported.

LIVE: Sharad Pawar Writes To EC After Ajit Pawar’s Coup

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Jul 07, 2023, 4:48 PM IST

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Jul 07, 2023, 2:24 PM IST

NCP President Sharad Pawar to go to Nashik on July 8 for a one-day visit. Tomorrow at 4 pm a historic meeting will be held at Yeola, Nashik: Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase

Jul 07, 2023, 12:46 PM IST

.He (Sharad Pawar) always inspires us. Balasaheb Thackeray was 84-86 years old, we always drew inspiration and strength from him. It is not about the age...: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Ajit Pawar's age jibe at Sharad Pawar.

Jul 07, 2023, 12:43 PM IST

Due to Ajit Pawar, they (the Shinde faction) left Shiv Sena, and now they have joined each other...CM Eknath Shinde and his 40 thieves are saying that they are with us...This is all pretence...: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Maharashtra political crisis

Jul 07, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

There's no need for mediation to talk to Raj Thackeray...Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are brothers...My friendship with Raj Thackeray is known to everybody. Our political paths have separated but we have shared a large part of our lives with each other. We still have an emotional attachment: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.

Jul 07, 2023, 10:50 AM IST

NCP (Sharad Pawar) leaders Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad and others arrive at the residence of Sharad Pawar in Mumbai.

#WATCH | Maharashtra | NCP (Sharad Pawar) leaders Jayant Patil, Jitendra Awhad and others arrive at the residence of Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/6azSYUign9
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2023

Jul 07, 2023, 9:53 AM IST

Pawar expressed his expectation that the Commission would have informed him about his nephew's petition, especially considering the caveat he had filed.

Jul 07, 2023, 9:48 AM IST

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has written a letter to scorching letter to the Election Commission, raising concerns about not being notified regarding his nephew's claim for the party symbol, NDTV reported.

Jul 06, 2023, 11:12 PM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said it is the BJP’s old habit to split political parties.

Jul 06, 2023, 11:11 PM IST

Sharad Pawar dismissed suggestions that the NCP had diminished in strength after the rebellion. “What do you mean by diminished? If some people leave a party, it has happened in other political parties as well, it doesn’t mean the party has diminished. As I said we will rebuild our party,” he said.

Jul 06, 2023, 11:10 PM IST

MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed that 17-18 MLAs from the rival Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were in touch with his party since NCP leader Ajit Pawar joined the state government. Sena minister Uday Samant countered him by claiming that six of 13 MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction were in touch with him. “Since Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders joined the government, 17-18 MLAs from the Shinde camp have contacted us,” Raut claimed, talking to reporters here.

Jul 06, 2023, 7:15 PM IST

NCP leader Sonia Duhan said Rahul Gandhi in his meeting with Sharad Pawar said that his full support is with NCP. “He also said that Congress is 100% with us and the opposition parties are also standing with NCP,” Duhan said.

#WATCH | Rahul Gandhi in his meeting with Sharad Pawar said that his full support is with NCP. He also said that Congress is 100% with us and the opposition parties are also standing with NCP: Sonia Duhan, NCP leader pic.twitter.com/frZmoQ1OMw
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2023

Jul 06, 2023, 6:35 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi said the opposition meeting will make the BJP attempt to split parties an issue.

Jul 06, 2023, 6:05 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi met Sharad Pawar in New Delhi today.

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at NCP President Sharad Pawar's residence to meet him, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/oWow3BQrlK
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2023

Jul 06, 2023, 5:56 PM IST

“Today's meeting has helped boost our morale. I am the president of NCP. I am still effective, whether I am 82 or 92. There's no importance if Ajit Pawar says something. Now, whatever we need to say, we will say it before the Election Commission of India," said Sharad Pawar after National Executive meeting.

Jul 06, 2023, 5:55 PM IST

''NCP Working Committee approves decision to expel Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and nine who joined hands with NDA. Sharad Pawar was elected national president. We don't take seriously claims of someone being national president. ''Our organisation still intact and we are with Sharad Pawar,'' Chacko asserted. He also said every three years, NCP holds elections and people are elected regularly. The resolutions passed by the working committee include a stand against the undemocratic and unconstitutional actions of the BJP government and the misuse of government agencies against the Opposition.

Jul 06, 2023, 5:55 PM IST

Briefing the media, party leader P C Chacko said eight resolutions were passed in the meeting. Pawar also said the ''truth will come out'' on Ajit Pawar' claim of having majority.

Jul 06, 2023, 5:54 PM IST

''Iam the president of NCP,'' veteran Sharad Pawar asserted on Thursday after a meeting of the party's Working Committee which approved the decision to expel Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and nine others who joined hands with NDA recently.

Jul 06, 2023, 5:53 PM IST

"It is learnt from various media reports that Sharad Pawar has called a meeting of the National Executive/National Working Committee/National Office Bearers/State Party Presidents of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today in New Delhi," a statement on behalf of Ajit Pawar said.

Jul 06, 2023, 5:53 PM IST

The NCP working committee meeting called by Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Thursday has no legal sanctity, the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the party has said.

Jul 06, 2023, 4:36 PM IST

Our government is only getting stronger. We have huge support of PM Modi and Amit Shah, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

Jul 06, 2023, 3:56 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde speaks on Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP in the state "Ajit Pawar has expressed confidence in PM Modi. He has accepted that there is development in the state and he has also shared our thoughts on having a double-engine govt in the state," says CM.

Jul 06, 2023, 3:35 PM IST

A meeting of NCP leaders is underway at the residence of party president Sharad Pawar in Delhi. He has called the party's National Executive meeting.

#WATCH | A meeting of NCP leaders is underway at the residence of party president Sharad Pawar in Delhi.

He has called the party's National Executive meeting. pic.twitter.com/ah5KxB4aq3
— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2023

Jul 06, 2023, 3:05 PM IST

NCP leaders begin arriving at the residence of party chief Sharad Pawar. He has called the party's National Executive meeting today. Fouzia Khan says, "We are absolutely with Sharad Pawar. We want to rally behind him and fight for the public."

Jul 06, 2023, 2:42 PM IST

I don't have the right to comment on what is happening in his (Ajit Pawar) party or what is happening internally...I feel Sharad Pawar needs to do some self-introspection...: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

Jul 06, 2023, 1:45 PM IST

n Ajit Pawar's "retirement" remark for Sharad Pawar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav says, "Will he retire just because he says? Does an old man ever retire? In politics? No retirement in politics."

Jul 06, 2023, 12:59 PM IST

Former Maharashtra CM and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan says, "...This politics that Ajit Pawar has to be brought on board, was decided in Delhi. We believe that within a few months, perhaps before 10-11 August, a decision will have to be made in the ongoing action by Vidhan Sabha against Eknath Shinde. Perhaps he will be suspended because there is no way out...If the 16 MLAs & CM go out, a new CM will be needed. They will perhaps give the responsibility to Ajit Pawar. Maybe BJP's high command has placed its trust in Ajit Pawar...There is uncertainty in Maharashtra, this is not good for the state..."

Jul 06, 2023, 12:12 PM IST

The Core Committee meeting of Maharashtra Congress underway in Mumbai. Discussions on LoP, current political situation in the state and Lok Sabha elections are likely to be held.

Jul 06, 2023, 12:09 PM IST

“All is well and all will remain well,” said NCP working president Supriya Sule as she, along with party chief Sharad Pawar, arrived at Delhi airport for the party's national executive meeting today.

Jul 06, 2023, 12:07 PM IST

"The discussion has just started about its pros and cons. The Centre will also take a decision only after a detailed discussion has taken place on this," says NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on whether they will support uniform civil code.

Jul 02, 2023, 4:21 pm IST

Newly appointed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, says "Several people will criticise now a bit. We don't give value to that and we will keep working for the progress of Maharashtra and that is why we have taken this decision. Most of our MLAs are satisfied with this. We have supported this govt with NCP Party. We will contest all elections in the name of NCP only"

Jul 02, 2023, 4:28 pm IST

If we can go with BJP in Nagaland then why can't we go with BJP here also. We will do everything for the betterment of Maharashtra: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Jul 02, 2023, 4:28 pm IST

Previously NCP got 7 MLAs in Nagaland and all MLAs went with BJP on the party's decision: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Jul 02, 2023, 4:29 pm IST

Some MLAs could not be contacted as they are out of country but I spoke to all of them and they agreed with our decision: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar after extending support to the NDA government in Maharashtra

Jul 02, 2023, 4:30 pm IST

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujabal, says "Pawar Saheb himself said that Narendra Modi is coming back as the Prime Minister and as a positive gesture, we have decided to come with this govt for development"

Jul 02, 2023, 4:31 pm IST

Ajit Pawar was miffed since sometime, because he wanted NCP to ally with BJP but Sharad Pawar disagreed to it. I welcome the decision of Ajit Pawar… this is a big change and a big setback for NCP and MVA: Ramdas Athawale, Maharashtra Minister on Ajit Pawar joining BJP and taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM.

Jul 02, 2023, 4:40 pm IST

Former Karnataka CM & BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on NCP leader Ajit Pawar to take oath as deputy CM, says, "This is a very good development, I welcome that development in Maharashtra...I am happy about the decision and the people of Maharashtra are also happy..."

Jul 02, 2023, 4:45 pm IST

Two days ago the PM had said about NCP... He had said two things in his statement that NCP is a finished party. He mentioned irrigation complaint and allegations of corruption. I am happy that some of my colleagues have taken oath. From this (joining the NDA government) it is clear that all the charges have been cleared. I am thankful to him: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Jul 02, 2023, 4:50 pm IST

This is not a new thing. The party I was leading in 1980 had 58 MLAs, later all left and only 6 MLAs left, but I strengthened the numbers and those who left me lost in their constituencies: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Ajit Pawar joining the NDA government in Maharashtra

Jul 02, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

We will work to strengthen the party again. MLAs and all senior leaders will sit together to decide about any action against the rebel leaders. Being the president, I had appointed Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare but they did not follow their responsibilities. Therefore, I have to take some action against them: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

Jul 02, 2023, 5:18 pm IST

This is not 'googly', it is a robbery. It is not a small thing, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Ajit Pawar joining the NDA government in Maharashtra

#WATCH | This is not 'googly', it is a robbery. It is not a small thing, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Ajit Pawar joining the NDA government in Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/uH4xqejsKs
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2023

Jul 02, 2023, 5:22 pm IST

NCP supporters smear black ink on the posters of party leaders who joined the NDA government today.

#WATCH | Mumbai: NCP supporters smear black ink on the posters of party leaders who joined the NDA government today. pic.twitter.com/JOW74kSCVj
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2023

Jul 02, 2023, 5:26 pm IST

NCP chief Sharad Pawar raises his hand and says "Sharad Pawar" when asked about who will be the reliable face of the party.

#WATCH | NCP chief Sharad Pawar raises his hand and says "Sharad Pawar" when asked about who will be the reliable face of the party pic.twitter.com/2sVWf3RK62
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2023

Jul 02, 2023, 5:41 pm IST

This is not a new govt, Shiv Sena and BJP govt were functioning under PM Modi's leadership. Development work was going on and Ajit Pawar who believed in the development work, supported and joined the govt. I welcome him and his MLAs wholeheartedly. He has a lot of MPs and MLAs which will definitely help in the development of Maharashtra. This double-engine govt now will run at the speed of a bullet train. MVA govt is broken... Some people were talking about googly and clean bowled, but everyone saw today who was clean bowled...it's a hit wicket: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde after the swearing-in ceremony of NCP leaders

Jul 02, 2023, 6:03 pm IST

The Nationalist Congress Party appointed Jitendra Awhad as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly after incumbent LoP Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde government as deputy chief minister on Sunday.

Jul 02, 2023, 6:12 pm IST

"We should wait and see what is going to be its impact on the politics of Maharashtra & on the politics of the country...BJP is trying to do everything to stay in power": National General Secretary of Communist Party of India D Raja on Ajit Pawar taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM and joining BJP.

Jul 02, 2023, 6:15 pm IST

"BJP is in power in the centre and misusing it. BJP is carrying out 'Operation Lotus'...ruining the politics of the country...BJP can do anything for power, they either scare members of other parties using ED & CBI or else will offer them money...people of Maharashtra is condemning this and BJP will never come back to power in this state": Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Ajit Pawar joining BJP & taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM.

Jul 02, 2023, 6:46 pm IST

Accusing the NCP, PM said leaders of party are involved in corruption & irrigation scam. Today it's proved that allegations made by PM were wrong. I believe this action has been taken using agencies as 6-7 of our leaders have cases against them: NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

#WATCH | Accusing the NCP, PM said leaders of party are involved in corruption & irrigation scam. Today it's proved that allegations made by PM were wrong. I believe this action has been taken using agencies as 6-7 of our leaders have cases against them: NCP chief Sharad Pawar pic.twitter.com/8kBYSVj8yo
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2023

Jul 02, 2023, 6:57 pm IST

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Dr Jitendra Awhad, NCP leader on being appointed as the Leader of the Opposition, says, "The day has just started, we will think about it and whatever happens we will take decision accordingly..."

Jul 02, 2023, 7:04 pm IST

"There won't be any effect on Congress, there is no question about that...we're still in opposition, our alliance with Uddhav Thackeray Faction & NCP is still on...": Maharashtra Congress leader Ashok Chavan on Ajit Pawar joining BJP and taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM

Jul 02, 2023, 7:35 pm IST

We have sent Jitendra Awhad's name as chief whip, and have sent a letter on behalf of the NCP party to the speaker of the assembly: NCP leader Jayant Patil

Jul 02, 2023, 8:02 pm IST

The BJP’s dirty tricks department is working on overdrive in Maharashtra. This is not a legitimately elected government, but an ED-facilitated power grab. The Maharashtra government is a product of corruption and sin. The people have very well identified the traitors, corrupt and compromised leaders of Maharashtra and each of them will be taught the lessons of their lifetime in the next elections. On June 29, PM Modi had spoken about corruption. It appears he switched on the washing machine and these leaders are now squeaky clean after this oath taking ceremony: Congress leader KC Venugopal.

Jul 02, 2023, 8:18 pm IST

Sachin Sawant, Congress leader on NCP leader Ajit Pawar to take oath as second deputy CM, says, "This was bound to happen. The way the result came in Karnataka elections...BJP's base is decreasing day by day. The way this govt was formed, people did not want to accept it & that is why BJP has been trying to break the party continuously...We want to ask the question that PM Modi had said 5 days back that the NCP is corrupt and they did a scam of Rs 70,000 crores & today they are sitting with them?...Satyapal Malik had said that PM Modi doesn't hate corruption...But the public is watching this & public is going to give a strong answer in the coming elections..."

Jul 02, 2023, 8:24 pm IST

"Today's incident is an indication that a lot can change in the coming days. Sharad Pawar has not disclosed all his cards. There will be a lot of political furore that would unfold...Whatever happened today the common people do not like it and that will be seen in the days that follow...," says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Ajit Pawar joining BJP and taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM

Jul 02, 2023, 8:41 pm IST

"BJP doesn't believe in the strength of people...they believe in breaking parties & one day they will get the shock...": JD(U) President Lalan Singh on Ajit Pawar joining Shinde govt and taking oath as Maharashtra Dy CM.

Jul 02, 2023, 8:43 pm IST

"BJP is breaking opposition parties, they're making and breaking govts...the people who were accused of corruption by PM Modi, took oath today that means either those claims were wrong or BJP like corruptors when they join their party...": Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray Faction MP on Ajit Pawar

Jul 02, 2023, 8:44 pm IST

CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has Spoken to Sharad Pawar over phone and discussed the situation and Extended support to him, Earlier Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi spoke to Sharad Pawar: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal.

Jul 02, 2023, 9:20 pm IST

"I will not comment on whatever our leader Sharad Pawar has said, he is a highly respectable person. Whatever decision we have taken... as Ajit Pawar mentioned in his press conference, it is the party's decision, a collective decision. There is no pressure from anyone..," says NCP working president Praful Patel on NCP chief Sharad Pawar's statement and decision to join the NDA government in Maharashtra.

Jul 02, 2023, 9:20 pm IST

NCP working president Supriya Sule meets party workers after Ajit Pawar and 9 MLAs joined Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra cabinet.

Jul 02, 2023, 10:04 pm IST

AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan on Ajit Pawar takes oath as deputy CM, says, "...Ajit (Pawar) again went to Fadnavis... along with him 30 MLAs went with him, they can do anything for power. NCP has become BJP's B team in Maharashtra. Maybe he (Sharad Pawar) also wanted the same...BJP is a washing machine...What will happen to the Rs 70,000 cr scam...PM Modi said to his party workers two days back that NCP is the most corrupt party...The people of Maharashtra are watching..."

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