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  Sunetra Pawar in Delhi: Key developments on NCP chief post and Parth Pawar's political future

  Maharashtra | February 12, 2026 10:40 IST

  Sunetra's visit came days after she was sworn in as deputy CM, following the tragic demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash. A small chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar took off from Mumbai on January 28 at around 8 am. About 45 minutes later, the plane crashed in Baramati.

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  Praful Patel says Sunetra Pawar appointed Deputy CM after discussion, bows out of NCP chief contest

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 20:13 IST

  On Sunetra Pawar not being allocated the Finance Ministry, Patel said that the issue was discussed with CM Fadnavis and he decided to keep the portfolio temporarily, especially with the budget underway. He said the CM felt Sunetra Pawar is new and she should not face any problem.

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  'NCP president should be...': Raj Thackeray's 'Patil not Patel' swipe at Praful Patel

  Maharashtra | January 31, 2026 23:36 IST

  Ajit Pawar's unfortunate death in a plane crash near Baramati airport in Pune district has forced the NCP to appoint a new national president. Praful Patel's name is being considered for the position.

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  Who will be given responsibility held by Ajit Pawar? Praful Patel, others hold talks with Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2026 14:19 IST

  A day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, voices emerged within his party NCP on Thursday for a state cabinet berth for his wife Sunetra, while rival factions spoke of reconciliation and taking forward merger talks.

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  NCP's Praful Patel declines MoS berth in Modi 3.0 Cabinet, BJP says 'wait for remedial measures'

  India | June 09, 2024 18:50 IST

  The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra along with the BJP and the Shiv Sena, performed poorly in the Lok Sabha polls, managing to win just one seat (Raigad) from the four it contested.

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  NCP MP Praful Patel resigns from Rajya Sabha ahead of fresh full term

  India | February 27, 2024 22:42 IST

  Patel, who has aligned himself with Ajit Pawar in the NCP's factional fight, was elected to the Rajya Sabha for a fifth term in July 2022.

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  Praful Patel declared Ajit Pawar-led NCP candidate for Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | February 14, 2024 19:36 IST

  Six seats from Maharashtra are up for grabs as the terms of the sitting MPs are expiring. The election is scheduled for February 27.

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  Maldives row: 'Won't tolerate any insult to PM, says Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel

  India | January 08, 2024 16:12 IST

  PM Modi posted images of the picturesque white beaches, clear blue skies, and the ocean, encouraging adventurous exploration in Lakshadweep. Reacting to PM Modi's posts, Maldivian Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Shiuna, made a mocking and disrespectful reference to PM Modi.

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  PM Modi meets NCP's Praful Patel at Gondia Airport in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | November 05, 2023 14:49 IST

  PM Modi was going to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for election campaign today. PM offered prayers at Maa Bamleshwari temple in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district.

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  NCP-Ajit Pawar faction leader Praful Patel inaugurates new party office in Delhi

  Maharashtra | October 18, 2023 23:54 IST

  The office was inaugurated by NCP (Ajit Pawar) working president Praful Patel who performed a 'havan' during the ceremony. Ajit Pawar is expected to visit Delhi and chair first meeting at the newly inaugurated office soon.

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  Ajit Pawar-led NCP asks all 9 ministers to strengthen party amid statewide tour by Sharad Pawar

  Maharashtra | August 18, 2023 22:11 IST

  In order to strengthen his faction, Ajit Pawar-led NCP has handed over the responsibility to all its nine ministers and Praful Patel.

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  Maharashtra: Praful Patel says Ajit Pawar will get opportunity to be CM in future

  Maharashtra | July 27, 2023 16:18 IST

  Patel stressed that Ajit Pawar has been leading the party for several years and that the party will work in the direction to make him the CM.

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  Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel to take part in NDA meeting on July 18 in Delhi

  India | July 07, 2023 19:04 IST

  NDA meeting 2023: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel will participate in NDA meeting in the national capital on July 18.

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  If we've gone with Shiv Sena... can definitely go with BJP, says Praful Patel as NCP crisis unfolds

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2023 23:13 IST

  As NCP crisis continues to Praful Patel said that if they had become part of the MVA government with Shiv Sena then they can definitely go with the BJP adding there is no ideological difference.

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  Praful Patel Full Interview: Why did NCP break apart, but Praful Patel's biggest interview?

  News | July 04, 2023 15:49 IST

  How did Praful Patel become close to Pawar? Niece or daughter..the thing got spoiled on the heir only? Why did NCP break up with Praful Patel's biggest interview?

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  Maharashtra Politics: Will CM Eknath Shinde resign? Here's what Praful Patel said | EXCLUSIVE

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2023 23:35 IST

  Maharashtra Politics: NCP chief Sharad Pawar targeted Praful Patel, who has been sacked from NCP for siding with Ajit Pawar and engaging in "anti-party activities."

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  With Ajit Pawar by his side, Praful Patel says, "Request Sharad Pawar with folded hands..."

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2023 18:25 IST

  Ajit Pawar, who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister yesterday in the Eknath Shinde government, was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislature party, Praful Patel said.

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  Jayant Patil On Ajit Pawar: NCP leader Jayant Patil's big statement – ​​We have 44 MLAs

  News | July 03, 2023 13:23 IST

  NCP leader Jayant Patil's big statement has come to the fore, he said that we have 44 MLAs...and some MLAs met Sharad Pawar

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  Muqabla: NCP leader Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy Chief Minister Today

  News | July 02, 2023 20:48 IST

  Muqabla: Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar has played a big game in Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar changed his party today, held the hands of Shinde and Fadnavis, and also took oath as the Deputy CM of Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar just held a press conference. Meri Hai Ajit Pawar said that the local elections wi

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  Sharad Pawar Resigns: Who will become NCP's President? Praful Patel gave a big statement

  News | May 03, 2023 17:19 IST

  Sharad Pawar Resigns: There is speculation about who will replace Sharad Pawar as the party president in NCP. NCP leader Praful Patel has just given a big statement on this question.