She said that the defeat of Islamist factions is not just a political change, but a temporary reprieve for secularism and women's rights. She highlighted Jamaat-e-Islami, specifically targeting Hindu homes and lives, forced imposition of veils and the exclusion of women from the political
Addressing a press conference, Pawar said, "I am happy that Sunetra Pawar is sworn in as Deputy CM....Merger discussions were held between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil. CM Fadnavis was not involved in the talks. What right did he have to talk about it?"
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday hinted at foul play in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, ahead of the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday termed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a hindrance to the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra.
Regarding the possibility of mergers with other parties, Patil stated that the option is currently closed following the demise of Ajit Pawar, but hinted that party leaders would deliberate on the issue and engage in talks with the NDA before making any decisions.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief, Sharad Pawar, on Saturday refuted the speculation around the merger of two NCP factions after Ajit Pawar's demise.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called a meeting of all its members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on 31 January 2026 at 2:00 PM at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai.
Member of Vidya Prathisthan and close associate of the Pawar family, Kiran Gujar, on Friday said that NCP chief Ajit Pawar's last wish was to unite the two party factions.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Chaturvedi said the deal, "long pending for 20 years," is advantageous not only for India but also for EU nations, further stating that the conclusion of the agreement opens new prospects in the global trade framework.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance has managed to cross the 63 mark, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) only leading in 9, and UBT leading in 53, and NCP (SP) leading only in 1.
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) stated on Monday that its operatives had killed ten members of the Pakistani military in multiple attacks in Jhao, Barkhan, Tump, and Turbat, occurring less than a day after Baloch armed factions claimed responsibility for actions that reportedly result