Sharad Pawar
'I am the boss of NCP', asserts Sharad Pawar after ‘no split’ fracas
He reiterated that though some MLAs have quit the party, they don’t constitute a political unit and the party has not split -- referring to the breakaway faction led by his nephew Ajit Pawar.
Congress unfazed by Sharad Pawar's remarks, predicts Ajit Pawar's 'return' to NCP
Congress state president Nana Patole said that after meeting Pawar Sr., Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar may have expressed a desire to return to the NCP. "Sharad Pawar is a senior and experienced leader. From his statements, it appears that he has succeeded in changing Ajit Pawar's mind and he will soon return to his party," said Patole.
'Not developmental agenda': Sharad Pawar reveals 'main cause' behind party split, defections
Ar a social media meeting organised by the party, Pawar sought to shed light on the motives behind the departure of certain party members, emphasising the role of Enforcement Directorate (ED) inquiries launched by the Centre.
Sharad Pawar slams BJP for 'destabilising' state govts
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address, Pawar said: "On August 15, PM Modi said 'I'll come back again'. I want to tell him that a similar promise was made by Maharashtra's former CM Devendra Fadnavis, who indeed returned to power but at a lower position."
INDIA leaders angry as Sharad Pawar set to share stage with PM Modi in Pune
A party source said that during the meeting of floor leaders of the INDIA bloc on Friday, some of the members raised concerns about Pawar being the chief guest of the function in which Modi is honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak Award. The source added that there were suggestions that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge could speak to the NCP leader to urge and request him not to attend the function.
Opposition meet in Bengaluru: Pawar, Supriya to join on Tuesday
The NCP supremo, who was scheduled to reach Bengaluru on Monday, postponed his trip by a day for certain reasons and hence will not be joining the Opposition dinner there tonight. “Pawar Saheb and Supriya Sule are reaching Bengaluru tomorrow morning and shall attend the main Opposition meeting,” NCP National Spokesperson Clyde Crasto told IANS, scotching all the hearsay to the contrary.
Rebel NCP team's surprise call on Sharad Pawar to seek his 'blessings'
They included Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Working President Praful Patel, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, state President Sunil Tatkare, the breakaway faction Ministers and other senior leaders. After the meeting, Patel said they all have the highest regards for Sharad Pawar as he is their beacon and their mentor.
‘Family first, heeded call of conscience’: Ajit Pawar on meeting Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule
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.
‘Neither tired, nor retired but full of fire’, says Sharad Pawar
Earlier, Ajit Pawar pointed out that his uncle should now retire. You portrayed me as a villain in front of everyone. I still have deep respect for him (Sharad Pawar)...But you tell me, IAS officers retire at 60...even in politics - BJP leaders retire at 75. You can see the example of LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi...That allows the new generation to rise,” Ajit Pawar said.
‘I miscalculated, seek your forgiveness’: Sharad Pawar on NCP split
“I miscalculated… I did not realise the developments taking place in the party. I am not pointing fingers at anybody (for the split) and I accept the full responsibility for it,” said Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar, in an emotional tug at the masses while addressing a rally in Yeola town.
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