Ajit Pawar
BJP Leaders Criticize Ajit Pawar's Response to Son's Controversial Land Deal in Maharashtra
Nov 08, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces criticism from BJP allies over his response to allegations involving his son Parth in a controversial Rs 1,800 crore land deal in Pune. While Ajit denies involvement, BJP MP Narayan Rane remarked "children should be obedient" and minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil suggested Pawar's delayed response exacerbated the situation, highlighting tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Maharashtra Government Over Rs 1,800 Crore Dalit-Reserved Land Deal Controversy
Nov 07, 2025 06:50 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Maharashtra government of "land theft" after allegedly selling Dalit-reserved land worth Rs 1,800 crore for just Rs 300 crore to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son's company without stamp duty. Gandhi linked this to "vote theft," while government investigations are underway with one official already suspended and a high-level committee formed to examine the controversial land deal in Pune's Koregaon Park area.
Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation into Rs 1,804 Crore Land Deal Involving Deputy CM's Son
Nov 06, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched an investigation into allegations of a major land scam in Pune involving Parth Pawar, son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The controversy surrounds a Rs 300 crore land deal for property valued at Rs 1,804 crore, with accusations of improper stamp duty waivers and illegal acquisition of protected Mahar community land. Opposition parties have demanded strict action as political tensions rise in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Urges Farmers to Repay Loans Rather Than Await Waivers
Nov 02, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has encouraged farmers to develop the habit of repaying bank loans instead of expecting regular bailouts, amid ongoing protests for farm loan waivers. The government plans to address the issue by 2026 while prioritizing assistance for farmers affected by recent heavy rainfall in central Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's Controversial Response to Flood-Hit Farmer Sparks Political Backlash
Sep 26, 2025 02:54 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces criticism after a video went viral showing him responding harshly to a farmer questioning loan waivers in flood-affected Marathwada region. The incident has triggered political controversy, with opposition accusing him of arrogance while Pawar claims his comments were taken out of context during his inspection of areas where heavy rains have destroyed crops on over 30,000 hectares.
Ajit Pawar On Why He Split Up With Uncle Sharad Pawar
Sep 19, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra said today that he parted ways with his uncle Sharad Pawar to "ensure stability and progress in Maharashtra".
Maharashtra's Ahmednagar Railway Station Renamed As Ahilyanagar
Sep 16, 2025 10:33 pm CST
The Ahmednagar railway station in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar, as a tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, officials said on Tuesday.