Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified that he left a cabinet meeting early to attend a farmers’ event in Latur and denied any friction with CM Eknath Shinde. Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized the government, alleging attempts to sideline Pawar. Important financial decisions were reportedly made in his absence. MUMBAI: Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar…
MUMBAI: In one of the last cabinet meetings before the announcement of the assembly elections, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who holds the finance portfolio, was present for only around 10 minutes and left immediately after tribute was paid to Ratan Tata Thursday. Thirty-eight decisions – many of them having major financial implications – were…
NEW DELHI: Has Haryana election results neutralised the “psychological advantage” which the Congress-led opposition had claimed to gain after Lok Sabha polls? Rahul Gandhi had in his recent speeches claimed that the opposition had broken PM Modi “psychologically”, citing the fact that his government was dependent on the support of allies in Lok Sabha for…
NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s deputy CM and finance minister, Ajit Pawar, on Saturday defended Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana that will provide Rs 1,500 to eligible women aged 21-60, rejecting the opposition‘s criticism of it as a populist move.“These schemes are designed to empower citizens and provide support in these challenging times,” Ajit said.In a departure from…
NASHIK: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged a Rs800 crore land acquisition scam in the civic body.Speaking to the media, Raut said he would expose those involved in the scam with evidence on May 14 in Mumbai. He also said he will visit Nashik with Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on May…
PUNE: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar Wednesday kicked up a storm with his reference to Draupadi‘s marriage to five men, and a promise to allocate funds only if people voted for the Mahayuti candidate, in Indapur.Addressing a gathering in Baramati constituency, Ajit said: “The ratio in some districts had dipped to 850 females against…
KALYAN: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s son and incumbent MP Shrikant Shinde (37) will be Mahayuti‘s candidate for Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. His name was announced by deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday after BJP workers supporting local party MLA Ganpat Gaikwad had on Friday raised slogans against Shrikant at a party event and demanded the…
KALYAN: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s son and incumbent MP Shrikant Shinde (37) will be Mahayuti‘s candidate for Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency. His name was announced by deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday after BJP workers supporting local party MLA Ganpat Gaikwad had on Friday raised slogans against Shrikant at a party event and demanded the…
