Faisal Malik

He was addressing a gathering at YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai on Sunday on the occasion of the first anniversary of Swarajya Sangathana, a political outfit he formed last year. As declared by Sambhajiraje, the Sangathana would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls in 2024

While Ajit remained silent on Pawar, rebel leaders such as Chhagan Bhujbal attacked the 82-year old leader and questioned his decisions taken in the past. The strategy was similar to what was seen during Pawar’s rally in Beed: the NCP chief himself had avoided a direct attack on Ajit but other leaders had slammed the rebel faction, including Ajit

Chhagan Bhujbal, a backward caste leader who rose to be the deputy chief minister in 1999, was investigated in the fake stamp paper case

At the press meet, on Wednesday, Pawar also stressed on chalking out a common minimum programme (CMP) outlining the objectives of the coalition that will also help in avoiding clashes as there are many parties with different ideologies who are part of the combine

As many as 63 representatives from 28 parties are participating in the meeting being held at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. The agenda includes unveiling a logo, appointment of coordinators and finalising the formal structure and architecture of the grouping

At a press conference on Friday, Yadav’s remarks evoked laughter as he recalled the poll promises made by Narendra Modi as PM candidate during the general elections 2014.

The Day 2 meeting of the 28 opposition parties comes amid speculation of early polls and the formation of a committee to explore the possibility of ‘one nation, one election’

On Saturday afternoon, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar reached Jalna to meet the villagers who were injured in police lathi- charge and are recuperating at Ambad Government Hospital

Tension escalates in Maharashtra as Maratha outfits declare a bandh to protest against lathi charge on activists demanding reservations for the community. Shops closed, vehicles torched, and highways blocked. Police deployed to control the situation. Both CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis appeal for peace. The Maratha reservation was quashed by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Opposition parties in Maharashtra, led by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, have demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the police lathi charge on Maratha protestors in Jalna. The Maratha outfits are also calling for Fadnavis' resignation and plan to hold a protest. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured the Maratha community that he will work towards getting them reservation in government jobs and education. Pawar has called for a judicial probe into the incident and criticized Fadnavis for not taking responsibility. Other political leaders have also questioned the use of excessive force against peaceful protestors.