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Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore

31Jan

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 31: Emphasizing the Congress party’s claim over the Madurai North constituency ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore asserted that the party workers know how to "hit back." Responding to DMK legislator and Madurai Urban district secretary G. Thalapathi’s remark that the Congress lacked the strength even to appoint booth-level workers, Tagore said the party would soon organise a booth-level meeting in the constituency to demonstrate its presence and mobilise support. “Don’t assume that Congressmen only know how to chant Vande Mataram. We also know how to respond firmly to our adversaries,” Tagore told reporters here on Friday. The MP’s comments underline Congress’s efforts to assert itself in a constituency considered strat...

“Key NCP Decisions Are Being Taken in Mumbai, Not in Consultation With Me”: Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

“Key NCP Decisions Are Being Taken in Mumbai, Not in Consultation With Me”: Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence

Baramati: Three days after the tragic demise of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, party founder Sharad Pawar on Friday broke his silence on the rapidly unfolding political developments, including the reported elevation of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister and the possible merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Sharad Pawar said that major organisational and political decisions are currently being taken in Mumbai without consulting him. He clarified that while there is no discord within the family, he was neither informed nor consulted about Sunetra Pawar’s induction as Deputy Chief Minister. Merger Talks Were at an Advanced Stage Sharad Pawar revealed that discussions regarding the merger of the two NCP facti...

BJP Leader’s ‘Letter Bomb’ Explodes After Defeat Morpal Suman Alleges Betrayal by Party Insiders, Later Distances Himself

31Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP Leader’s ‘Letter Bomb’ Explodes After Defeat Morpal Suman Alleges Betrayal by Party Insiders, Later Distances Himself

Baran (Rajasthan): Just days after the results of the Anta Assembly by-election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a major internal storm in Baran district. A controversial letter, allegedly written by defeated BJP candidate Morpal Suman, has gone viral, triggering intense political turmoil within the party. The letter contains explosive allegations of “internal sabotage”, accusing senior leaders and influential party figures of working against the BJP candidate and indirectly helping the Congress. While the document has ignited fierce debate, Suman has now publicly distanced himself from the letter, adding a new twist to the controversy. ‘Defeated by Our Own, Not the Opposition’ In the viral letter, the defeat in Anta is attributed not to the strength of the Congress but...

JDU Takes Firm Stand on NEET Student’s Death, Says Perpetrators Will Not Be Spared

31Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

JDU Takes Firm Stand on NEET Student’s Death, Says Perpetrators Will Not Be Spared

Patna: The death of a minor NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna and alleged lapses in the police investigation have sparked widespread protests. In response, the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) has clarified that the culprits involved in the case will not be spared under any circumstances. The Bihar government has also recommended that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). CBI Investigation SoughtJDU national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad stated that law enforcement agencies in the state will take strict action against any criminal activity. He emphasized that public demand for a CBI probe into the case has been growing, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to request the central government to ensure a fair and transparent investigation...

Political Storm Over Rahul Gandhi’s Absence from Beating Retreat Ceremony; BJP Accuses Him of Disrespecting Army and Constitution

31Jan

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Nation, Politics

Political Storm Over Rahul Gandhi’s Absence from Beating Retreat Ceremony; BJP Accuses Him of Disrespecting Army and Constitution

New Delhi: A political controversy erupted after Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, did not attend the prestigious Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026. The BJP has accused him of harboring disdain for the Indian Army and the Constitution. BJP leader Shahzad Poonawalla took to social media platform X on Friday to criticize Gandhi, stating that he prioritized his trip to Thailand over attending key parliamentary and national constitutional events. Poonawalla claimed that Gandhi had previously distanced himself from other significant occasions such as the Vice President’s oath-taking, the Chief Justice of India’s swearing-in, and the Independence Day celebrations on 15 August. Accusations of Disrespect to the Army Poonawalla further alleged that while ...

Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra Deputy CM; Net Worth Surpasses Late Ajit Pawar

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra Deputy CM; Net Worth Surpasses Late Ajit Pawar

Mumbai: Sunetra Ajit Pawar, affectionately called Vahini, is poised to take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar, who tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati on 28 January 2026. She will become the first woman Deputy CM of the state, marking a new chapter in Maharashtra politics. Political JourneySunetra Pawar entered politics in 2024, contesting the Baramati Lok Sabha seat against her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule, but lost by over 1.5 lakh votes. Later, on 18 June 2024, she was unopposedly elected to the Rajya Sabha. Following Ajit Pawar’s demise, she is expected to contest the Baramati Assembly seat in the upcoming bypolls. Wealth and AssetsAccording to her affidavit submitted in 2024, Sunetra Pawar’s net worth exceeds that of Aj...

Ajit Pawar Faction Not Ready for NCP Merger Yet, Sharad Pawar Group Pushes Ahead

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Ajit Pawar Faction Not Ready for NCP Merger Yet, Sharad Pawar Group Pushes Ahead

Mumbai: Following the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, discussions have begun regarding the potential merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—one led by Ajit Pawar and the other by his uncle, political veteran Sharad Pawar. However, sources indicate that a decision on the merger has been postponed for now. Why the Delay?The Ajit Pawar faction believes that Sunetra Pawar, the late Deputy CM’s widow, should first consolidate her position within the party before any merger is considered. This is seen as crucial, given that the Sharad Pawar-led faction has been pressing for a quick unification and had planned to announce the merger as early as December. A swift merger could limit Sunetra Pawar’s influence even afte...

Born Into a Political Family but Kept Distance; Now Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Born Into a Political Family but Kept Distance; Now Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM

Mumbai: Sunetra Pawar is set to take the oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister today at 5 PM, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar. Before the ceremony, she will formally be elected as the leader of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) legislative party. Currently, Sunetra Pawar is a Rajya Sabha MP and the widow of the late Ajit Pawar. A New Political JourneyFollowing her husband’s sudden demise, Sunetra Pawar is beginning a new chapter in active politics. In Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar’s supporters affectionately called him “Dada”, while party workers referred to Sunetra Pawar as “Vahini” (sister-in-law). Until 2023, she remained largely away from active politics, though she was actively involved in social and community work. In 2024, she contested the Baramati Lok Sabha seat for the first...

Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM; Legislative Party Meeting Today

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sunetra Pawar Set to Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM; Legislative Party Meeting Today

Mumbai: Following the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar is set to take over the role of Deputy Chief Minister in the MahaYuti government. She is expected to be administered the oath of office and secrecy on Saturday evening, which will make her the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Legislative Party Meeting to Decide LeadershipEarlier today, the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) convened a meeting of its legislative party at the Maharashtra Legislature to elect its leader. Sunetra Pawar’s name is reportedly the frontrunner for the position. Maharashtra NCP (AP) President and MP Sunil Tatkare said, “The legislative party meeting will be held at 2 PM on Saturday. All MLAs will be present. Discussions will be held with Sunetra Pawar, and...

Sunetra Pawar Will She Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM? CM Devendra Fadnavis Responds

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Sunetra Pawar Will She Become Maharashtra’s Deputy CM? CM Devendra Fadnavis Responds

Mumbai: Speculation has been rife over whether Sunetra Pawar, widow of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, will be appointed Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister. On Friday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the matter, stating that the BJP will support any decision taken by Ajit Pawar’s family and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Uncertainty in NCP After Ajit Pawar’s DemiseThe sudden demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has stirred political activity within the NCP. Key questions now are: Who will lead the NCP, and who will assume the role of Deputy Chief Minister? Meetings are underway to decide these issues. NCP leaders have been emphasizing Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha MP and Ajit Pawar’s wife, as a potential candidate. This has fueled discussions that she could become the...