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Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray doubts civic polls will be held this year due to political shifts in Maharashtra; plans to set up teams to study party's strength in 48 Lok Sabha seats.

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Sharad Pawar-Ajit meet in Pune sparks unease among MVA allies

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), which normally defers to Sharad Pawar, slammed him in its mouthpiece Saamana, remarking that repeated meetings with his nephew were “tarnishing Sharad Pawar’s image” and creating confusion in the minds of the electorate.

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No confusion within MVA, will ensure successful INDIA meeting in Mumbai: NCP president Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Pawar says MVA united, no confusion over his meeting with nephew Ajit. INDIA coalition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1. NCP has no association with BJP factions. Saamana expresses displeasure over Pawar-Ajit meetings.

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NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me, says Sharad Pawar

Rumours swirl in Maharashtra's political circles as Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar. Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis unaware, NCP's Jayant Patil not informed of conversation. Shiv Sena's Raut suggests Pawar Sr. may have invited Ajit to join Opposition bloc INDIA meeting.

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Sharad Pawar on meeting with Ajit Pawar: ‘What is wrong with meeting my nephew?’

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party will not go with the BJP despite some "well-wishers" trying to persuade him. He revealed he had a "secret" meeting with his nephew, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and said people will hand over the reins of the State to Maha Vikas Aghadi.

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Friction between Ajit Pawar’s NCP and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena over districts allotted to Ministers for Aug. 15 flag hoisting

Cold war brews in Maharashtra govt b/w NCP & Shiv Sena factions over districts allotted for Aug 15 flag hoisting. NCP faction unhappy as districts far removed from home turfs. List of ministers indicative of future Guardian Ministership appointments. NCP eyeing plum districts, but Shinde Sena & BJP refusing to…

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‘Sharad Pawar will not ally with BJP till his last breath’

NCP chief Sharad Pawar assures party workers he won't ally with BJP, urges them to ignore speculation. He says no need to feel pressure due to rebel faction, workers are the party's backbone. He plans to begin statewide rallies on Aug 16, may address Pune on Aug 28-29.

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It was the BJP that broke alliance in 2014, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that it was the BJP that severed the long-standing alliance between the two parties in 2014

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Political intrigue on Kuttanad MLA’s complaint regarding “a plot to eliminate him” permeates debate in Kerala assembly

United Democratic Front (UDF) moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Thomas K. Thomas, MLA’s complaint that a plot was afoot in his party to eliminate him.

The Hindu

Close aide skips Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana meeting; farmer leader Raju Shetti denies factionalism

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president and farmer leader Raju Shetti has denied suggestions of a schism, amid rumblings of a vertical split within his party

The Hindu

Thomas K. Thomas removed from NCP working committee

NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas removed from party's working committee due to "serious indiscipline" after alleging opponents were conspiring to murder him. Thomas had filed a complaint with the State Police Chief, claiming his former driver was part of the plot. NCP president Sharad Pawar cited Thomas' "baseless" allegations and…

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Modi will not return as PM after Lok Sabha election: VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar claims BJP, RSS trying to create Hindu-Muslim divide to win 2024 election. He believes Modi won't return as PM and peace will return after election. Congress, NCP wary of alliance with VBA due to 2019 alliance with AIMIM. VBA will open account in 2024 election.

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Ajit Pawar says he joined the ruling government as ‘development works do not get done by sitting in Opposition’

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he left the Opposition MVA to join the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP coalition as he saw no alternative to PM Modi’s leadership

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Kuttanad MLA alleges plot to kill him

Kuttanad MLA and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Thomas K. Thomas on Monday lodged a complaint with State Police Chief Sheikh Darvesh Sahib alleging that his rivals in the party had hatched a conspiracy to kill him

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Morning Digest | ITLF leaders to meet Amit Shah amid fresh clashes in Manipur; armed men damage shops of Muslims in Haryana’s Panipat, and more

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Ajit Pawar is finally in the right place: Amit Shah

“It is well-known that Amit bhai is considered as Maharashtra’s son-in-law. Believe it or not, a son-in-law generally has more affection for his in-law’s home,” said Mr. Pawar.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah in Pune, quashes speculation of aligning with BJP

NCP leader Jayant Patil, categorically denying rumours of his purported meeting with Amit Shah in Pune, stressed he had never ventured out of Mumbai since Saturday and exhorted news channels to stop broadcasting misleading reports about him. The rumours triggered speculation that Mr. Patil might align himself with the rebel…

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Next Opposition meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1

INDIA coalition to meet August 31 and September 1 in Mumbai. Shiv Sena, NCP to host. 11-member coordination panel to be fixed. 26 parties in coalition, 11 representatives chosen to avoid unwieldy decision-making.

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Prakash Ambedkar to PM Modi: Either file FIR against ‘corrupt’ NCP leaders, else apologise to Sharad Pawar and country

Prakash Ambedkar demands PM Modi to file FIR against NCP leaders or apologize to Sharad Pawar. VBA, Congress & Shiv Sena to stage agitations if no action taken. PM accused NCP of ₹70,000 cr. corruption in irrigation, cooperative bank & mining sectors.

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Eminent litterateur and Padma Shri awardee N.D. Mahanor, known as Maharashtra’s ‘nature poet’, passes away at 80

Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor, a versatile Maharashtra literary figure and a progressive farmer, passed away at the age of 80 in Pune. Affectionately known as ‘Na Dho’, he was an acclaimed novelist, songwriter and lyricist besides stamping his authority as a nature poet par excellence

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Congress’ choice of new Maharashtra LoP forefronts factionalism in party’s State unit

Read The Hindu’s analysis following former Minister Vijay Wadettiwar appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

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Rajiv Gandhi had ‘Mr. Clean’ image, PM Modi enjoys same reputation: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said late Rajiv Gandhi was known as ‘Mr. Clean’, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys the same reputation.

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Maharashtra Congress announces LoP

Congress appoints Vijay Wadettiwar as LoP in Maharashtra Assembly. He replaces NCP's Ajit Pawar. High command approves his name. Balasaheb Thorat to continue as CLP leader. Congress waited for NCP crisis to settle before taking call.

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PM Modi shares dais and bonhomie with Sharad Pawar, accepts Lokmanya Tilak award

PM Modi accepted the 41st Lokmanya Tilak award in Pune, dedicating it to the 140 crore citizens of India. He praised Tilak for his institution-building, commitment to journalism and vision for the youth. Opposition leader Sharad Pawar shared the stage with him, but his ally Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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