Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar Calls for Transparent Investigation into Grandnephew's Rs 1,800 Crore Pune Land Deal Controversy
Nov 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on the controversial land deal involving his grandnephew Parth Pawar, calling for a complete and transparent investigation. The controversy centers around allegations that Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Parth is a partner, purchased government land in Pune worth Rs 1,800 crore for only Rs 300 crore, with questions arising about the legality of the transaction and a suspicious stamp duty waiver. Despite two cases being filed, Parth Pawar has not been named in either, fueling opposition criticism in Maharashtra's already complex political landscape.
Maharashtra Opposition Confronts Election Officials Over Voter List Irregularities Ahead of 2024 Polls
Nov 05, 2025 01:50 am CST
Maharashtra opposition leaders met with Central Election Commission officials in New Delhi, expressing concerns over alleged voter list irregularities including duplicate entries. The delegation, representing major opposition parties, submitted a nine-point memorandum demanding electoral transparency but left disappointed with the Commission's response, claiming officials deflected responsibility to state authorities without addressing their core concerns about electoral integrity.
Maharashtra Opposition Leaders Unite in "March for Truth" Against Alleged Voter Fraud
Nov 02, 2025 02:39 am CST
Opposition parties in Maharashtra, including MVA and MNS, joined forces in a rare display of unity during the "March for Truth" rally in Mumbai. Led by Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar, the leaders protested alleged voter list manipulation, promising legal action and urging citizens to verify their registration status ahead of upcoming elections.
Maharashtra Opposition Unites in Large-Scale Protest Against Voter List Irregularities in Mumbai
Nov 01, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena organized a major protest march in Mumbai against alleged voter list irregularities that they claim benefit the ruling BJP. The 'Satyacha Morcha' (march for truth) saw participation from prominent opposition leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Raj Thackeray, who demanded rectification of voter lists before local elections proceed.
INDIA Bloc Faces New Rift as Congress Declares Independent Stand in Mumbai Civic Polls
Oct 22, 2025 12:45 am CST
Congress leader Bhai Jagtap announces the party will contest Mumbai civic elections independently, rejecting alliance with both Thackeray factions, potentially creating a new rift in Maharashtra's INDIA bloc coalition amid similar tensions in Bihar's opposition alliance.
Maharashtra Opposition Parties Unite for 'Virat Morcha' Protest Against Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities
Oct 19, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Maharashtra's opposition parties are organizing a massive protest called 'Virat Morcha' on November 1 against the Election Commission, alleging significant irregularities in voter lists. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Congress, and MNS have united in this effort, claiming approximately 96 lakh fake voters exist in the state's electoral rolls, threatening democratic processes and transparency.
Congress Clarifies Position on Potential MNS Inclusion in Maharashtra's MVA Coalition
Oct 15, 2025 01:29 am CST
Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal has clarified that no formal proposal exists for including Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Any decision regarding alliance expansion would require collective approval from all MVA constituents, as Congress remains cautious due to MNS's stance toward North Indian communities and recent shift toward Hindutva ideology.
Maharashtra Opposition Unites to Demand Electoral Transparency Ahead of Local Body Polls
Oct 14, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Leaders from major Maharashtra opposition parties jointly petitioned the Election Commission demanding greater transparency in the upcoming local body elections. They raised concerns about voter list management, VVPAT machine usage, and repeated election delays since 2022. The unified front, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and other prominent leaders, called for electoral reforms to restore public trust in the democratic process ahead of polls mandated by the Supreme Court to be completed by January 2026.
Rohit Pawar Warns of BJP's 'Operation Lotus' Targeting Maharashtra Opposition Alliance
Oct 13, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Rohit Pawar of NCP-SP has warned that the BJP has launched a second phase of 'Operation Lotus' to poach opposition lawmakers from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The coalition, comprising Congress and factions of NCP and Shiv Sena led by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, faces challenges amid potential realignment with Raj Thackeray's MNS and allegations of systematic dismantling of state welfare schemes.
Maharashtra Politics: Raj Thackeray Joins All-Party Delegation to Meet Electoral Officer as Opposition Unity Shows Signs of Revival
Oct 12, 2025 12:19 am CST
In a significant political development in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut has invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join an all-party delegation meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer on October 14. The delegation includes Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and other opposition leaders, signaling a potential revival of opposition unity in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray's inclusion is particularly noteworthy as it suggests evolving political alignments ahead of crucial local body elections.