Tag: Ajit Pawar
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‘Crossed over, came back, now firmly in saddle’: Ajit Pawar on allying with BJP
Pawar had held the position of the Deputy CM for a brief period with Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister last year.
March 14, 2020 -
Maharashtra budget highlights: From all-women police stations to subsidised food scheme
Pawar said the budget proposals focus on tackling challenges of economic slowdown and creation of employment.
March 6, 2020 -
Massive fire breaks out at GST Bhavan in Mumbai, none injured
At least 16 fire engines and 9 water tankers were deployed to battle the blaze even as thick clouds of smoke billowed out of the upper two floors.
February 17, 2020 -
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar calls petitions against him in irrigation scam ‘without merit’
The petitioner, who has filed four public interest litigations in the alleged scam, had also filed an application in the High Court seeking CBI inquiry into the matter.
January 15, 2020 -
Maharashtra cabinet portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Aaditya Thackeray gets environment
With 44 MLAs, the Congress has got 12 ministerial berths, while Sena, with 56 MLAs, has 15 and NCP, with 54 MLAs, has 16.
January 5, 2020 -
On Bhima Koregaon anniversary, Ajit Pawar pays tribute amid tight security
At the 'Jay Stambh' (victory pillar) near Bhima Koregaon village lakhs of people offer tributes on the anniversary of the battle, which was fought on January 1, 1818 between the British East India Company and the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy.
January 1, 2020 -
‘Unworthy of politics’: NCP MLA quits hours after Maharashtra Cabinet expansion
Solanke, who got elected from Majalgaon seat on four occasions, denied any link between his sudden decision and his non-induction in the state Cabinet.
December 31, 2019 -
Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM, Aaditya gets cabinet post as Uddhav Thackeray inducts 35 ministers
The oath of office was administered by Governor BS Koshyari in the presence of Maha Vikas Aghadi Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other dignitaries.
December 30, 2019 -
Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: Aaditya Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, 10 Cong MLAs to take oath
The Shiv Sena last month joined hands with the Congress and NCP, its traditional adversaries, after its alliance with the BJP collapsed over the issue of sharing the chief ministerial post.
December 30, 2019 -
Ajit Pawar to be Deputy CM of Maharashtra, cabinet expansion likely on December 30: Reports
Two former CMs Ashok Chavan and Prithviraj Chavan are also expected to be inducted in the cabinet.
December 24, 2019 -
ACB gives clean chit to Ajit Pawar in 12 VIDC irrigation scam
During the period of 1999 to 2009 when the alleged scams took place, Ajit Pawar was the Chairman of VIDC.
December 20, 2019 -
Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis meet for first time after dramatic collapse of their ’80-hour’ government
Ajit Pawar rebutted any clean chit from the investigating agency in the irrigation scam case.
December 9, 2019 -
ACB gives clean chit to Ajit Pawar in irrigation scam case
These cases among others, collectively known as the infamous Rs 70,000 crore ‘Irrigation Scam’ dated 10 years back, created a major political furore in the politics of Maharashtra.
December 6, 2019 -
Supriya Sule ‘rightful heir’ of NCP, says Congress leader Milind Deora
Sule is a three-time MP from Baramati in Pune district, the bastion of the Pawars.
November 29, 2019 -
Ajit Pawar not to take oath with Uddhav Thackeray, 2 legislators each of MVA to be sworn in
Ajit Pawar told that these leaders include NCP state President Jayant Patil and former Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal.
November 28, 2019 -
Over 2,000 police personnel deployed ahead of Uddhav Thackeray’s oath ceremony
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday raised security concerns over the swearing-in ceremony at Shivaji Park, and said holding such functions at a public ground should not become a regular feature.
November 28, 2019 -
Uddhav Thackeray to take oath today at Shivaji Park with NCP deputy CM, Cong speaker
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress and other smaller parties was invited by the Governor on Tuesday to form the government after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis resigned as the CM.
November 28, 2019