Ajit Pawar
Nawab Malik Controversy Threatens BJP-NCP Alliance Ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections
Dec 16, 2025 09:00 pm CST
Legal cases against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik have created tensions within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, as BJP officials refuse to partner with NCP in Mumbai's upcoming municipal elections. Despite maintaining alliances elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated that BJP-NCP cooperation may not extend to Mumbai, highlighting the complex political dynamics ahead of the critical civic polls.
Maharashtra Deputy CM's Son Ordered to Pay Rs 21 Crore in Controversial Pune Land Deal
Dec 12, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Amadea Enterprises LLP, owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has been directed to pay Rs 21 crore in stamp duty with additional penalties for a controversial land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area. The company purchased a 40-acre plot valued at Rs 1,804 crore for just Rs 300 crore and initially paid only Rs 500 in stamp duty, raising allegations of preferential treatment.
Maharashtra Ruling Alliance Unites for Upcoming Civic Elections: Mahayuti to Contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Polls Together
Dec 11, 2025 11:01 am CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announces Mahayuti alliance's unified approach for upcoming civic polls. The BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections together, with special focus on BMC elections using a "4+4" coordination formula. Leadership confirms Ajit Pawar remains integral to the alliance despite recent local differences.
Pune Land Scam: Accused Shital Tejwani's Previous Lawsuit Against Ranbir Kapoor Revealed
Dec 10, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Shital Tejwani, recently arrested in the Mundhwa land deal case linked to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, had previously sued actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2018 over a Trump Tower flat dispute. Tejwani allegedly orchestrated a Rs 300 crore deal to sell government land to Parth Pawar's company. This revelation adds another dimension to the high-profile land scam investigation in Pune.
Political Rivals Ajit and Rohit Pawar Unite in Dance at Family Wedding in Bahrain
Dec 06, 2025 04:15 pm CST
In a rare display of family unity transcending political differences, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his political rival nephew Rohit Pawar were captured dancing together to the popular Marathi song Zingaat during Jay Pawar's wedding celebrations in Bahrain. Despite representing opposing NCP factions in Maharashtra politics, the two demonstrated that family bonds remain strong even amid political rivalries, showcasing a touching moment that highlights how personal relationships can exist separately from professional disagreements.
Yugendra Pawar Weds Tanishka Kulkarni: Inside the High-Profile Marriage of Sharad Pawar's Grandson
Dec 01, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Yugendra Pawar, grandson of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, married Tanishka Kulkarni in a ceremony attended by political elite. Discover the backgrounds of the couple, their education, and political connections, including Yugendra's recent electoral contest against his uncle Ajit Pawar in the Baramati constituency.
Sharad Pawar Condemns Ajit Pawar's Vote-for-Funds Strategy in Maharashtra Political Rivalry
Nov 28, 2025 12:03 pm CST
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar has criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's controversial "vote or no funds" remarks as inappropriate political conduct. The NCP (SP) chief also addressed insufficient farmer relief measures following recent floods, highlighting the growing political tensions ahead of December's local body elections in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Clarifies Controversial "Votes for Funds" Remark Ahead of Local Elections
Nov 23, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has clarified his controversial campaign statement linking voter support to fund allocation in Malegaon, claiming it was not intended as a threat but rather a common election promise. The NCP chief's remarks sparked criticism from opposition parties while government allies attempted to downplay the controversy ahead of the December 2 Nagar Panchayat elections.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Under Fire for Threatening Voters with Fund Cuts During Election Campaign
Nov 23, 2025 02:38 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces severe criticism after threatening to withhold government funds unless voters elect all 18 NCP candidates in the upcoming Nagar Panchayat elections. Opposition leaders have condemned his remarks as an abuse of power, pointing out this is just the latest in a series of controversial statements by the Finance Minister that have sparked public outrage.
Maharashtra Committee Indicts Three in Rs 300-Crore Land Deal Linked to Ajit Pawar's Son
Nov 19, 2025 11:46 am CST
A Joint Inspector General of Registration committee has submitted its report on a controversial Rs 300-crore land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son's firm, indicting three individuals while noting Parth Pawar's name doesn't appear in any official documents. The report recommends stricter measures to prevent fraudulent government land transactions in the future.