Sharad Pawar
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NCP-SP cancels existing spokesperson appointments; Vidya Chavan, Mahesh Tapase to represent party
Maharashtra | Aug 05, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTAccording to the order issued by the party, former MLA Vidya Chavan and Mahesh Tapase will serve as the authorised spokespersons to present the party's official stance to the media during this period. The NCP-SP has instructed all concerned office-bearers and workers to take note of this order.
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Is NCP-SP heading towards split? Sharad Pawar says that's not the subject to talk about right now
Maharashtra | Jul 18, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTSharad Pawar maintained silence and deflected questions regarding reports of the NCP joining the NDA or a potential split within the party, stating that it was not appropriate to raise this issue at the moment.
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Reunite NCP or join separately? Sharad Pawar faction mulls two ways to align with NDA as buzz grows
Maharashtra | Jul 17, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTAmid a heightening of Sharad Pawar's NCP contemplating joining the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, discussions are rife within on two possible ways to go about it. A final decision may come in the next two weeks, sources said.
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NCP-SP leaders' meeting with Shinde fuels NDA entry speculation; power-sharing discussed: Sources
Maharashtra | Jul 16, 2026, 11:10 PM ISTNCP(SP) leaders Jitendra Awhad and Jayant Patil met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, where discussions over held over power-sharing, sources told India TV. The meeting comes amid buzz over NCP(SP)'s possible switch to the NDA.
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NDA's 360 dream nears reality: Is Delimitation Bill finally set to reshape India's political map?
India | Jul 16, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTPolitical activity surrounding the Delimitation Bill has intensified once again. The government was unable to secure the bill's passage during the last parliamentary session due to a lack of a two-thirds majority, but changed political dynamics have once again brought the issue into the spotlight.
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Aaj Ki Baat : NCP and DMK support the government, how many MPs does Modi have?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThe monsoon session of Parliament begins on Monday. The government is likely to introduce the delimitation bill in this session, and the preparations underway indicate that the government will garner the support of two-thirds of the MPs in support of this bill, which is why the Indi Alliance is alre
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No decision yet on Delimitation Bill, says Supriya Sule amid reports of Sharad Pawar's support
India | Jul 15, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTEarlier in the day, sources said that the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) is likely to support the Women's Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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Fissures in MVA? Sanjay Raut slams Sharad Pawar for holding party meeting at Eknath Shinde's office
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 03:39 PM ISTRaut argued that extending political courtesy to Eknath Shinde sends the wrong message to the people of Maharashtra. In a pointed remark, he questioned whether Shinde deserved to be placed alongside some of Maharashtra’s most respected political figures.
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Will Sharad Pawar's NCP join NDA? Buzz grows over possible switch by party MPs and MLAs
Maharashtra | Jul 07, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTSpeculation is growing that Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) could consider joining the NDA after reports that a merger with the Congress is unlikely. However, the party has dismissed all such claims as rumours.
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Will Sharad Pawar's NCP merge with Congress? Here's what the party chief clarifies
Maharashtra | Jul 02, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTEarlier, senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar had claimed that the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the NCP would soon merge with the Congress soon, stating that meetings with the party high command in Delhi were underway regarding this.
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Are MVA allies united? Uddhav Thackeray voices concern over MLAs, MLCs skipping key meeting
Maharashtra | Jun 25, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTAfter the split within Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT), a crucial meeting of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was held in Mumbai on Wednesday where Uddhav Thackeray questioned whether the alliance's parties are truly united.
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Sharad Pawar's NCP split next after Shiv Sena UBT? Ajit Pawar camp claims MPs in touch
Maharashtra | Jun 19, 2026, 02:12 PM ISTAmid the ongoing rebellion in Shiv Sena (UBT), fresh political speculation has emerged around Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP. Leaders from the Ajit Pawar-led NCP have claimed that some MPs from the Sharad Pawar camp are in touch with them.
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Will NCP(SP) return to Congress fold? Merger buzz intensifies
Maharashtra | Jun 14, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTA lot of speculations are being made lately that the NCP(SP) could merge with the Congress in a bid to unite the opposition to challenger the BJP-led NDA. However, no formal discussion has taken place between leaders of the two parties.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 12, 2026
India | May 12, 2026, 08:26 PM ISTThe Rajasthan SOG has arrested NEET paper leak masterminds Manish Yadav and Rakesh Mandavriya. A family member of a NEET candidate has also been detained.
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Sharad Pawar to skip voting in Baramati bypoll due to health issue; seeks support for Sunetra Pawar
Maharashtra | Apr 21, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTSharad Pawar will skip voting in the Baramati bypoll due to ill health after being hospitalised in Mumbai. The NCP (SP) chief expressed disappointment over missing the vote for the first time since 1967 and urged voters to support Sunetra Pawar.
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Sharad Pawar named Opposition's candidate for lone Maharashtra Rajya Sabha seat
Maharashtra | Mar 04, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTSupriya Sule met Uddhav Thackeray at his official residence, Matoshree, and secured his agreement. Congress leaders, including Harshwardhan Sapkal, also addressed the press to confirm the party’s backing for Pawar.
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Will Sharad Pawar return to Rajya Sabha? MVA alliance talks intensify
Maharashtra | Feb 27, 2026, 10:26 AM ISTThis comes as Sharad Pawar had earlier announced that he would not contest Rajya Sabha elections again. But the political situation changed after the sudden death of his nephew, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on January 28.
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NCP chief Sharad Pawar admitted to hospital in Pune due to mild dehydration
Maharashtra | Feb 22, 2026, 11:57 AM ISTSharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Sunday for mild dehydration, with doctors saying his condition is stable. He is expected to stay in the hospital for a couple of days before being discharged.
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Rohit Pawar questions Ajit Pawar aircraft crash probe, seeks independent investigation
Maharashtra | Feb 18, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTAjit Pawar’s nephew and fellow member of the Pawar family, Rohit Pawar, alleged that the aircraft was “deliberately brought down” with excess fuel and suggested that the pilot may have been used in the incident.
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Sharad Pawar admitted to Pune hospital after his health deteriorates
Maharashtra | Feb 09, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTA close aide said the 85-year-old opposition stalwart was being taken to Ruby Hall Clinic as he is suffering from a throat infection.