Ajit Pawar

PM Modi, in his inaugural Lok Sabha rally in Pune on Monday, referred to a 'bhatakti atma' in Maharashtra, which he said was responsible for disturbing the progress initiated by others, and for plunging the state into political turmoil for years.

The NCP (SP) contended that including names of individuals from rival political factions in their Star Campaigner List infringed upon Section 77 of the Representation of People's Act.

Addressing a gathering of party faithful in Baramati, Ajit Pawar invoked the shared history between the constituency and the Pawar dynasty, prompting reflection on the upcoming electoral choice. With a lineage of political representation spanning generations, Ajit Pawar urged constituents to embrace the continuity by endorsing another Pawar, his wife Sunetra, in this electoral cycle.

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, along with the state unit chief Sunil Tatkare, convened a meeting on Thursday to ensure strict adherence to the apex court's guidelines. They instructed party workers at all levels, including district units, to prominently display larger disclaimers in all advertisements, templates, pamphlets, and banners featuring the 'clock' symbol. This measure aims to avoid any accusations of contempt of court.

The trio enters the meeting with high hopes of finalizing a seat-sharing pact with the Home Minister.

In a press conference, Mahesh Tapase, the Chief Spokesperson for NCP(SP), asserted that Ajit Pawar's NCP has been dealt a blow by the Supreme Court's ruling and dared him to abandon the 'Clock' symbol, opting instead for a fresh emblem in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

This decision comes as a major blow to veteran leader Sharad Pawar and his supporters, as it indicates a validation of the Ajit Pawar-led faction's claims to the NCP's name and symbol.

Fadnavis clarified that while Malik, as an MLA, has the right to participate in the legislature, his potential inclusion in the MahaYuti alliance could pose complications due to the allegations against him.

Addressing a rally of farmers at Kakadi village near the Shirdi pilgrimage town, Modi said -- without taking names -- that one senior leader of Maharashtra served as the Union Agriculture Minister under the then Congress government.

Ajit Pawar rushed to Pawar Sr.’s home in Silver Oaks  late on Friday, after learning that his aunt, Pratibha Sharad Pawar had undergone a surgery in her hand in a private hospital.