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  • Maharashtra Political Turmoil: Ajit Pawar Questions Fund Allocation Amidst Rising Tensions |

    Mumbai – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at the latter’s official residence, Devgiri, on Wednesday evening. This key meeting followed Pawar’s earlier encounter with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

    BJP Central Leadership’s Discontent

    Sources indicate that the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of coordination between Ajit Pawar and other party leaders during the legislative session. Concerns were raised about fund allocation, with discontent voiced by ministers in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, particularly regarding discussions between Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan and Ajit Pawar.

    Ajit Pawar’s Frustration

    Ajit Pawar expressed his frustration over the fund allocation issue, asking rhetorically, “Should I now sell my land to provide funds?” Additionally, NCP legislator and spokesperson Amol Mitkari criticized BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, calling him the “online guardian minister” of Ahmednagar. Mitkari accused certain BJP ministers and their PAs of not answering calls, which he claimed hampers coordination.

    Sanjay Raut’s Allegations

    Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that there was a heated argument between Ajit Pawar and Girish Mahajan over fund allocation during a state cabinet meeting. Raut claimed that Mahajan had demanded funds for his department, leading to a sharp response from Pawar.

    Samant and Desai’s Rebuttal

    Shiv Sena leaders Uday Samant and Shambhuraj Desai, who were present at the meeting, dismissed Raut’s claims. Samant stated, “No such disputes occurred between us. There was no controversy.” Desai echoed this sentiment, noting that the cabinet meeting was conducted in a light-hearted manner and decisions were made collectively. He dismissed the notion of any conflict.

    Emerging Dynamics in Maharashtra Politics

    Amidst these crucial meetings and rising tensions, new possibilities and challenges are surfacing in Maharashtra’s political landscape.

  • Concern For Congress In Maharashtra, 7 Party MLAs Cross Vote For NDA: Reports |

    Months ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has faced a setback against the ruling Mahayuti comprising of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP-Ajit Pawar. While the Mahayuti bagged nine out of the 11 Legislative Council seats, the MVA’s move of fielding an extra candidate to hurt the NDA fell flat on its face. What aided to the misery of the MVA is that seven Congress MLAs cross-voted for the Mahayuti candidate. 

    The MVA was riding high on its Lok Sabha election victory where it won 30 of 48 Lok Sabha seats. However, it faced a crushing setback in the Legislative Council polls which was touted as the semifinal ahead of the assembly polls.

    The opposition alliance triggered the election by nominating an extra candidate beyond their available votes, possibly aiming to gain from cross-voting by ruling coalition MLAs, but it appears they ended up losing votes instead.

    The Maharashtra Assembly has a strength of 288 MLAs. However, due to the resginations of certain MLAs, the current strength is 274. Therefore, each MLC candidate required 23 first-preference votes to win the polls. The Mahayuti has 201 MLAs, sufficient for the victory of eight candidates and it needed the support of six opposition MLAs to make its ninth candidate victorious. 

    On the other hand, the MVA -Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) – had the support of 67 MLAs, sufficient for the victory of two candidates and it needed the support of two MLAs from the ruling party to make its third candidate win. Six MLAs including an independent were neutral as they did not choose a side. 

    The MVA was hopeful of getting support from the MLAs of the NCP-Ajit Pawar faction. Even Sharad Pawar faction’s MLA Rohit Pawar had earlier claimed to have been in touch of 15 NCP-Ajit Pawar MLAs.

    The third candidate backed by the Sharad Pawar was Jayant Patil who is from the Peasants and Workers Party. Patil lost because he did not get the required number of votes.

  • Who Benefits From Shinde-Sena Vs Sena-UBT And NCP-Ajit Vs NCP-Sharad Battle In Maharashtra? |

    The Election Commission of India yesterday ruled in favour of the Ajit Pawar faction terming it the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The order came as a setback for Sharad Pawar as his party is set to challenge the order in the Supreme Court. However, it’s the BJP which may emerge as a winner in the battle of Shiv Sena and NCP. The BJP has allied with both the rebel factions – Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and NCP led by Ajit Pawar. This will boost the party’s prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls 2024. Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats and it will be crucial in BJP’s mission ‘Abki Bar 400 Paar’.

    With the recent political developments in Bihar, the BJP has already got an upper hand there and now it’s trying to better its poll prospects in Maharashtra. In the 2019 Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won 23 out of the 48 seats. At that time, Shiv Sena was its ally, and it secured 18 seats. Thus the NDA had bagged 40 of the 48 seats. But since Uddhav Thackeray left the NDA and joined the Congress-NCP alliance, the BJP has recalibrated its strategy this time, sidelining Shiv Sena-UBT and Sharad Pawar-led NCP. With the NCP and Shiv Sena already splitting into two factions, the BJP stands to gain the seats where it has been traditionally weak earlier against NCP and Shiv Sena.

    Sharad Pawar, who separated from Congress to form the NCP in 1999, is now at the centre of a political storm. The recent political developments, including Ajit Pawar’s rebellion and NCP’s affiliation with Congress, have created uncertainty about how Sharad Pawar will lead the new party forward. While it is certain that Ajit Pawar’s entry and his leadership may attract the youth, the future remains uncertain.

    Sharad Pawar is still active in politics, but his influence is limited to certain regions. With the departure of prominent leaders like Praful Patel and Chhagan Bhujbal, even his nephews joining politics has left a gap in his leadership. The split in the massive vote bank of the NCP is likely to benefit the BJP-led coalition. Sharad Pawar has mentioned bringing in new faces to the party, but for now, his nephew seems to be dominating the political scene.

    The split between Shiv Sena and NCP has significantly benefited the BJP. Not only did they come to power in the state, but they also weakened the opposition considerably. BJP’s leaders have gained a strong foothold. The impact of this realignment will be evident in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. However, it’s likely that Ajit Pawar’s NCP, if pitched against Sharad Pawar in the latter’s stronghold may not do well in some of those seats. Opposite to that, Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena is likely to do better against Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena because traditionally the Shiv Sena supporters have been against the Congress.

    The alliance with NCP in Maharashtra is expected to benefit the BJP in various regions, especially in western Maharashtra, where NCP has had a stronghold. The BJP’s strategy, if successful, could lead to achieving its goal of 45 seats and further consolidating its position in the state. The alliances with Shiv Sena and NCP may pave the way for an easier accomplishment of the “Mission 400+” in the upcoming elections.

  • BREAKING: Big Jolt To Sharad Pawar As EC Says Ajit Pawar-Led Faction Is ‘Real’ NCP |

    NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday dealt a major blow to the faction helmed by veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar by settling the dispute within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by his nephew and state’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. According to the sources, the poll panel has given the Nationalist Congress Party name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that is likely to have a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The Election Commission also provided the Sharad Pawar faction with a one-time option to choose a name for its new political entity and provide three preferences to the poll body. The concession is to be utilised by 3 pm on February 7, 2024, the poll body said.

     

    EC settles the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), rules in favour of the faction led by Ajit Pawar, after more than 10 hearings spread over more than 6 months.

    Election Commission of India provides a one-time option to claim a name for its new political formation… pic.twitter.com/1BU5jW3tcR
    — ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024

     

    Welcoming the EC decision, Ajit Pawar faction leader Praful Patel said, “We welcome the ruling of the Election Commission…We live in a democracy and any decision can be challenged. Maybe attempts will be made to challenge this at the Supreme Court or High Court…All I would like to say is that the decision we made was correct and through EC, our decision has been proven correct.”

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also congratulated NCP leader Ajit Pawar after ECI ruled the NCP name and symbol matter in favour of his faction.

    However, Sharad Pawar’s daughter and MP Supriya Sule said, “…Our documents were fine. The founder member and founder leader of this party is only Sharad Pawar…But now the atmosphere is something else right now. There is an ‘adrishya shakti’ in the country which is doing all this. We will fight…We will definitely go to Supreme Court…”

    She went on to add, ”…I think what happened with Shiv Sena is what is happening with us today. So, this is not a new order. Just the names have been changed but the content is the same…”

    Celebrations At Ajit Pawar’s Mumbai Office 

    Celebrations began outside Ajit Pawar’s office in Mumbai soon after the EC ruled in favour of their faction.

    EC Decision Shakes Up NCP Dynamics

    The decision, announced on Tuesday, not only grants legitimacy to the Ajit Pawar faction but also bestows upon it the coveted NCP name and symbol, setting the stage for upcoming electoral contests. Facing a tight deadline, the Sharad Pawar-led faction has been offered a one-time opportunity to christen its new political entity and submit three preferred names to the Commission by February 7, 2024, by 3 pm.

    EC Verdict After More Than 10 Hearings

    Following an exhaustive process spanning over six months and encompassing more than ten hearings, the EC meticulously weighed the merits of both factions’ contentions.

    Prolonged Legal Battle In Court

    The legal battle witnessed formidable representation from luminaries such as Mukul Rohatgi, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, and Maninder Singh for the petitioner, countered by the expertise of Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Devdatt Kamat from the respondent camp.

    Central to the EC’s decision was the determination of the faction holding sway over the party’s legislative wing, which ultimately favoured the Ajit Pawar-led contingent. Serious discrepancies in the Sharad Pawar faction’s claims, particularly regarding organizational majority and adherence to the party constitution, undermined the credibility of their assertions. Given the imminent Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the EC has extended a special allowance to the Sharad Pawar faction, urging compliance with electoral regulations.

    EC Seeks Transparency In Political Processes

    In a broader admonition, the Commission urged political entities to embrace transparency in their internal affairs, emphasizing the need for comprehensive disclosures regarding organizational elections and democratic procedures.

    Call For Public Disclosure

    Proposing voluntary public disclosures, including party constitutions, electoral procedures, and office-bearer lists on party websites, the EC seeks to empower the electorate with crucial information, thereby enriching the democratic process.

  • “Today I have the finance department, will it be there tomorrow or not…”: Maharashtra politics heated up again with Ajit Pawar’s statement

    “Today I have the finance department, will I have it tomorrow or not…

    Regarding Amit Shah’s absence in his programs, Ajit Pawar said that I had already informed the Home Minister’s office about my pre-scheduled programs.

    Pune:

    Once again a period of speculation has started in Maharashtra politics. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has again heated up the politics of the state with his statement. He said in a program in Baramati, “Today I have the responsibility of the Finance Department, I cannot tell whether it will be there tomorrow or not. He was speaking in a program related to the cooperative sector. During this, he also said that our institutions and sugar mills should become economically capable.

    Ajit Pawar was absent in Amit Shah’s program

    Let us tell you that during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Mumbai, the absence of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar had raised many questions in the political circles. Various speculations are being made regarding this. However, Ajit Pawar on Sunday put an end to these speculations and said that he had already informed Amit Shah’s office about his pre-scheduled programmes.

    Amit Shah visited the famous Lalbagh Cha Raja Pandal

    Let us tell you that Home Minister Amit Shah had reached the residence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to have darshan of Lord Ganesha. He also visited the famous Lalbagh Cha Raja Pandal. After this he delivered the Laxmanrao Inamdar Memorial Lecture at Mumbai University, where he talked about the cooperative movement.

    I had already informed Amit Shah’s office: Ajit Pawar

    When asked about his absence in Amit Shah’s programs, Ajit Pawar said, ‘I was in Baramati on Friday. I have allotted my time for Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune and Baramati on Sunday, Monday and Friday respectively. The annual meeting of Baramati Market Committee, Baramati Bank and Sahyog Grih Nirman Sanstha was scheduled in Baramati on Friday. I had already informed Amit Shah’s office about this.

    However, the absence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Amit Shah’s program is raising many political questions.

  • Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar: Election Commission called both factions of NCP for hearing on October 6.

    The Election Commission has called the rival factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for a hearing on October 6. Ajit Pawar A faction led by NCP had rebelled against NCP leader Sharad Pawar and approached the Election Commission, laying claim to the party’s name and election symbol.

    Both factions of NCP stake claim on the party

    As each faction of NCP is claiming to be the party, the matter requires determination by the Commission under Para 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order 1968. In such a situation, the Commission has directed both the groups to be present personally or through their authorized representative for the hearing in the case on October 6. Citing the rules, it is being said that the Commission will now start the hearing under Para 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order.

    Ajit Pawar rebelled against uncle Sharad Pawar and joined Shinde government.

    It is noteworthy that two days before he rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar to join the Maharashtra government in early July, NCP leader Ajit Pawar had approached the Election Commission on June 30 and sought to contest the elections along with the name of the party. The mark was also claimed. Later, Ajit also declared himself the party president with the support of 40 MLAs.

    The group led by Sharad Pawar had told the Election Commission that there is no dispute in the party.

    Recently, the Sharad Pawar-led faction had told the Election Commission that there is no dispute in the party, except that some people have separated from the organization for their personal ambitions. In this, reference was made to the rebel group led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

    Ajit Pawar made a big revelation about joining Shinde government

    Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday, September 10, claimed that almost all the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs had written a letter to Sharad Pawar urging him to join the Eknath Shinde government when the Uddhav Thackeray-led government Was about to go. Thackeray’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government comprising NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena had fallen in June last year due to the rebellion of Eknath Shinde. This rebellion lasted from June 21 to June 30 last year, when Shinde became the Chief Minister with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party. During the rebellion led by Shinde, many NCP MLAs were taken to Surat in Gujarat, and from there to Assam.

    Ajit Pawar had said that if his claim was proved wrong then he would retire from politics.

    Ajit Pawar had said in a rally in Kolhapur, when Uddhav Thackeray’s government was about to fall, almost all the NCP MLAs wrote a letter to the party chief (Sharad Pawar) urging him to join the government (by supporting BJP). did. He had said, if this (what he has said) is wrong then I will immediately retire from politics. If my claim is true then those spreading lies will have to retire (from politics).