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Kakade set for unopposed election to Pune MLC seat after rivals withdraw nominations

Kakade set for unopposed election to Pune MLC seat after rivals withdraw nominations

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Pune: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate Vikram Kakade is set to be elected unopposed to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from Pune after all five rival candidates, including NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) nominee Shrikant Patil, withdrew their nominations on Thursday, the last day for withdrawal. NCP candidate Vikram Kakade is set to be elected unopposed to MLC from Pune after all five rival candidates withdrew their nominations on Thursday, the last day for withdrawal. (HT FILE) According to the district administration, NCP (SP)’s Shrikant Patil and Independent candidates Sunil Tingre, Tushar Kamthe, Pradip Kand and Ranjeet Jare withdrew their nomination papers. “I thank everyone for making this election unopposed. Though there will be no contest, I will continue to reach out to all voters and understand their expectations and concerns so that I can represent them effectively,” Kakade said. Patil said his decision to withdraw followed a request from deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar. According to him, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar left the final decision to him. “Sunetra Pawar requested Sharad Pawar saheb to withdraw our candidature. Pawar …

Ajit Pawar would have reunited NCP, become Maharashtra CM in 2029, says Rohit Pawar

Ajit Pawar would have reunited NCP, become Maharashtra CM in 2029, says Rohit Pawar

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Speaking to the media after casting his vote in Baramati, Rohit Pawar said there was now little relevance in reviving discussions about a merger following the former Maharashtra Deputy CM’s death. The Baramati bypoll was necessitated after Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on January 28 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NCP unit urges Sunetra Pawar to maintain strong hold in Pune

NCP unit urges Sunetra Pawar to maintain strong hold in Pune

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The Pune city unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has urged deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar and other members of the Pawar family, including Parth and Jay, to increase their presence in the district, citing a leadership vacuum after the demise of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar (HT FILE) Sunil Tingre, city unit president, said, “We are all still shocked by Ajit Pawar’s death. It is a huge loss for Maharashtra and the party. While the family and workers need time to recover, we have requested Sunetra tai to take charge and maintain a strong hold on Pune, which remains the heart of the party.” The unit has also urged Parth and Jay to step up their engagement by attending meetings and public programmes to boost confidence among party workers. For over two decades, Ajit Pawar dominated politics in Pune district, playing a central role in decision-making and administration. He also held the post of guardian minister for the district for several years and maintained a hands-on approach, …

‘Talks stopped after Ajit Pawar’s death’: Jayant Patil rules out NCP merger amid MVA impasse on Rajya Sabha seat | Mumbai News

‘Talks stopped after Ajit Pawar’s death’: Jayant Patil rules out NCP merger amid MVA impasse on Rajya Sabha seat | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiMar 4, 2026 01:47 PM IST Senior Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader and former minister Jayant Patil said on Wednesday that the possibility of a merger between the two NCPs is now over. “The possibility of a merger between two NCPs is over. The idea of merger was a brainchild of Ajit Pawar. He was holding talks with both sides. He is no more. The talks have stopped since his death. I don’t see these talks restarting in the future. The merger is no longer on the agenda,” said Patil, while speaking to reporters at the legislative building. Patil’s statement comes in the backdrop of ongoing talks between the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents for the seventh Rajya Sabha seat from the state. All three parties, namely the Congress, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (SP) have staked a claim to the seventh seat. The NCP (SP) wants to renominate party chief Sharad Pawar, whose Rajya Sabha term will end in April, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress also want …

Weeks After Ajit Pawar’s Death, Wife Sunetra Elected Nationalist Congress Party Chief | India News

Weeks After Ajit Pawar’s Death, Wife Sunetra Elected Nationalist Congress Party Chief | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 20:59 IST Days after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar took over the charge of Deputy CM of the state. Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar. (File photo) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been elected national president of NCP, a month after the death of her husband and former Deputy CM of the state, Ajit Pawar. After being elected as the NCP chief, Sunetra Pawar said, “After the sudden demise of Dada (Ajit Pawar), there was great unhappiness. All of them demanded that someone assume the position of Dada. For all the dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, everyone urged me to respect it I have accepted this responsibility…We will go ahead together.” #WATCH | Mumbai: On being elected as the national president of NCP, Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar says, “After the sudden demise of Dada (Ajit Pawar), there was great unhappiness. All of them demanded that someone assume the position of Dada. For all the dreams Dada had for… pic.twitter.com/ELArAdihT0— ANI (@ANI) …

Doctor shares health update on Sharad Pawar after chest congestion: ‘Recovered well’| India News

Doctor shares health update on Sharad Pawar after chest congestion: ‘Recovered well’| India News

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Doctor Purvez Grant, the Chief Cardiologist, Chairman, and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic said on Saturday that Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar is in good health and has recovered well. Sharad Pawar ‘recovered well’, to be discharged today, says doctor (HT photo) The doctor stated that Pawar will be discharged today. The medical team has advised him to take adequate rest for a few days, after which he may gradually resume his routine work and public engagements. “Mr. Pawar is in good health and has recovered well. He will be discharged today. The medical team has advised him to take adequate rest for a few days, following which he may gradually resume his routine work and public engagements,” Doctor Grant said. Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital on February 9. His daughter, Supriya Sule, said that he developed chest congestion and will need a five-day course of antibiotics. Supriya Sule, MP, had said in a post on X that Sharad Pawar’s other vital …

Raj Thackeray’s ‘Patil, Not Patel’ Jibe Fuels Speculation Over NCP Leadership After Ajit Pawar’s Death | Politics News

Raj Thackeray’s ‘Patil, Not Patel’ Jibe Fuels Speculation Over NCP Leadership After Ajit Pawar’s Death | Politics News

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Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 22:14 IST Raj Thackeray questions NCP leadership, urging a Marathi identity amid Ajit Pawar’s death, Sunetra Pawar’s rise, and ongoing merger talks with Sharad Pawar’s faction. Sunetra Pawar and Praful Patel among other NCP leaders. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has entered the debate over the Nationalist Congress Party’s next president with a pointed remark that appeared to target senior NCP leader Praful Patel, as uncertainty continues within the party’s top ranks. Reacting to the rapid political developments following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Raj Thackeray said Maharashtra’s political landscape had been so dramatically altered that it barely invited comment anymore. However, he said the pace and nature of unfolding events compelled him to speak. Referring to speculation over NCP leadership, Thackeray stressed that a party “rooted in Marathi soil” should be led by someone who reflects that identity. “Maharashtra’s politics has undergone a complete upheaval in the recent past; honestly, one doesn’t even feel like commenting on it. But still, one will have to speak …

What’s her net worth? Gold, bonds, properties worth ₹130 crore+| India News

What’s her net worth? Gold, bonds, properties worth ₹130 crore+| India News

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Sunetra Pawar, Rajya Sabha member and leader of Nationalist Congress Party, has become the first female deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. She succeeds her late husband, Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash earlier this week. Sunetra Pawar’s total income and assets were estimated as per the affidavit she filed for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. (PTI File Photo) Sunetra Pawar, daughter of former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Bajirao Patil, unsuccessfully fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She was then sent to the Rajya Sabha by her party and the state’s ruling alliance in July 2025. Elected now by NCP MLAs as their leader, Pawar will be sworn in at 5 pm today. She has six months to become a state legislator. Follow for live updates on Sunetra Pawar oath taking What is Sunetra Pawar’s net worth? As per the affidavit filed by her ahead of the Lok Sabha election in 2024, Sunetra Pawar’s total income was ₹4,22,21,010 or ₹4.2 crore. This is according to the Income Tax Return filed for the financial year …

What next for the 2 NCPs and ‘merger plan’?| India News

What next for the 2 NCPs and ‘merger plan’?| India News

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Maharashtra’s political landscape, already altered by the sudden death of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar earlier this week, witnessed a whirlwind of developments on Saturday as his widow, Sunetra Pawar, was elected to succeed him. Sunetra Pawar greets people as they arrive to pay last respects to Ajit Pawar at their family residence in Baramati, Pune, (PTI File Photo) With her swearing-in set for 5 pm, Ajit’s uncle Sharad Pawar — patriarch of the political family and founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) — dropped a bombshell, claiming that a merger of his faction and Ajit-led NCP was to happen on February 12. A video claimed to be of a “final” meeting between the uncle-nephew and other top leaders added to the suspense and claims. The NCP, founded by Sharad Pawar and some other Congress leaders three decades ago, was split in 2023 when Ajit took away most of the MLA, the name and symbol, to join the BJP-led Mahayuti government. Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule’s faction is called the NCP(SP). Sunetra …

Wonder if NCPs will merge and we will have to work with them: Chandrakant Patil | Pune News

Wonder if NCPs will merge and we will have to work with them: Chandrakant Patil | Pune News

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Maharashtra minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil on Thursday said he wonders if the ruling BJP government will have to work with a combined Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) if both its factions merge in the future. Currently, Ajit Pawar’s NCP and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) are jointly contesting the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, even though they are in opposite alliances at the state level. While speaking at the Loksatta Loksamvad, Patil said, “Why have Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar come together in this municipal election? They have come together today, but will they come together tomorrow as well? Will we have to run the government by taking along the Nationalist Congress Party that has both factions together? These questions are on my mind as well.” Despite being together in the ruling Mahayuti alliance at the state level, the BJP, Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party, and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena are contesting the Pune Municipal Corporation elections separately. Ajit Pawar’s NCP has formed an alliance with Sharad Pawar’s NCP while alliance talks between …