Ajit Pawar
Indian politician (born 1959)
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Ajit Anantrao Pawar is an Indian politician serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with Eknath Shinde under Devendra Fadnavis since 5 December 2024. He is the longest serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He has served this position for 6 terms within various governments. He has worked as deputy chief minister within the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.
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Not in favour of making Hindi must, says Maha deputy CM Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Pawar vs Pawar, again: Sharad-Ajit go head-to-head in Baramati; sugar mill poll in focusA power struggle unfolds in Baramati. Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar's factions clash in the Malegaon Cooperative Sugar Mill election. Ajit Pawar's panel faces competition from NCP(SP)'s newly formed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Made a mistake of giving financial benefit to all women’: Ajit Pawar on Ladki Bahin scheme; Uddhav Sena cries voter bribeMaharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar admitted the government erred in disbursing Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana funds without proper vetting due to pre-election time constraints. Thousands of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ajit Pawar distances himself from loan waiver poll promise: 'Did I give the assurance?'Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar retracts pre-election promises of farm loan waivers. He responds to Congress criticism regarding unfulfilled pledges. Pawar questions if he personally guaranteed the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After meet with Amit Shah, Shinde rebuffs rift within MahayutiMaharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismissed rumors of discord within the Mahayuti alliance, clarifying his meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah focused on state development projects. Speculation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Promises made during elections don't always translate directly into actions': Maha deputy CM Ajit Pawar on crop loan waiverMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged farmers to repay crop loans by March 31, emphasizing that election promises like loan waivers depend on future decisions and current circumstances. He assured 0%..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will not be spared': Ajit Pawar threatens those intimidating Muslims after Nagpur violenceMaharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has warned against attempts to intimidate the Muslim community or create communal discord, asserting they will face serious consequences. Speaking at an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ajit Pawar admits Ladki funds went to well-off too, vows to 'fix' itDeputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged that financially well-off individuals received benefits from the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana meant for poor women. The scheme will be corrected without..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Form government without Fadnavis: Patole woos Shinde and AjitNana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Muslims are patriotic, says Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published | |
As photos go viral, Dhananjay Munde has Beed 'pangs of conscience', quitsNCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Opt out of Ladki Bahin scheme if income is Rs 2.5L+/year: Ajit PawarMaharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar reaffirms commitment to secular and progressive politics, warns against divisiveness and corruption, and urges higher-income beneficiaries to opt out of the Ladki Bahin..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Victory in Maharashtra stopped betrayal politics of Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray': Amit Shah's big attack on MVAUnion home minister Amit Shah attributed BJP's victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls to ending the 'politics of betrayal' started by Sharad Pawar. He also criticized Uddhav Thackeray and claimed..IndiaTimes - Published |
You’re not my boss, Ajit tells Baramati votersDeputy CM Ajit Pawar expressed frustration at a public event, reminding voters they don't oversee him. He commented on Baramati's expanding real estate market, noting its fluctuations linked to..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit's mother calls for end to 'differences in Pawar family'Ashatai, mother of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, expresses her wish for the reunion of Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar. This comes amid speculation of their reconciliation following Ajit’s..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Some are unhappy': Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on portfolio allocation in Maharashtra governmentMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged some ministerial dissatisfaction after portfolio allocations. Pawar, retaining the finance ministry, assured pending projects would resume after the..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra portfolio allocation: Devendra Fadnavis keeps home, Ajit finance, Shinde urban development, gets housingMaharashtra's new government allocated portfolios a month after election results. Chief Minister Fadnavis kept Home while Deputy CM Shinde secured Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Deputy..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis says, 'portfolio allocation can happen today or tomorrow'Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that cabinet portfolio assignments are expected imminently, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning. This follows the recent swearing-in of 39..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit Pawar skips Mahayuti netas’ visit to RSS memorialIndiaTimes - Published |
'You will be CM one day': Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar, shares his 24-hour shift planMaharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured NCP leader Ajit Pawar of a future chief ministership. Fadnavis outlined a three-shift work schedule, with Pawar handling mornings, himself working..IndiaTimes - Published | Rebuffed, Eknath Shinde skips BJP neta's filing of nomination for council chair's postBJP MLC Ram Shinde filed his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council chairperson, accompanied by CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Eknath Shinde's absence signals a setback for Shiv Sena,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Don't do all this': For Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal's warning to supporters amid cabinet exclusion rowIndiaTimes - Published | 'One-man show': Chhagan Bhujbal slams Ajit Pawar for denying cabinet berthIndiaTimes - Published |
'Am I a toy?': NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal launches veiled attack on party president Ajit Pawar after exclusion from Cabinet expansionChhagan Bhujbal, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, expressed his discontent at being excluded from the recent Maharashtra cabinet expansion. He revealed that he declined a Rajya Sabha seat..IndiaTimes - Published | Bhujbal among 5 dropped, Ajit Pawar hints at 2.5-year terms to make way for more MLAsIndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit, Mushrif, Munde... several in ED's crosshairs get berthsSeveral Maharashtra ministers, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are under ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations for money laundering. These ministers, formerly in the..IndiaTimes - Published | In Fadnavis cabinet expansion, mix of old and new, 19 berths for BJPMaharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will get a chance later': Ajit Pawar's message for upset MLAs after Maharashtra cabinet expansionMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will rotate ministerial positions during its five-year term. This will allow legislators not currently in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis cabinet takes oath in Nagpur - Meet the new Maharashtra ministersThe Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio..IndiaTimes - Published |
After poll fight, patch up talks: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's mother bats for Sharad-Ajit unitySunanda Pawar, mother of NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, has called for unity between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party. Following a family gathering for Sharad Pawar's..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit meets Pawar Sr on birthday, sparks speculationMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his faction visited NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his birthday, sparking reunion rumors. Both factions, previously engaged in fierce campaigns against each..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 14, says deputy CM Ajit PawarMaharashtra's cabinet expansion is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, as announced by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The BJP is expected to secure 20 ministerial positions, while Shiv Sena and NCP will..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pray for long, healthy life': PM Modi wishes NCP chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended birthday wishes to Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on his 84th birthday. Pawar's long political career includes serving..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress' Manickam Tagore expresses concern over clean chits given to Ajit Pawar, Chandrababu Naidu in high-profile casesCongress leader Manickam Tagore on Monday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and expressed concern over the clean chits given to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Andhra..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Have some doubts about EVMs': Aaditya Thackeray says winning leaders of Shiv Sena UBT will not take oathShiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that his party's winning MLAs will not be sworn into the BJP-led Maharashtra government. He alleged EVM misuse during the assembly elections, expressing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Was Eknath Shinde upset? Know what Devendra Fadnavis said about his deputies: Shindeji is emotional...'Here's what newly elected Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, revealed about his deputies - Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.DNA - Published | Mahayuti’s win made possible by BJP & allies’ team effort: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the newly sworn-in Maharashtra government, emphasizing the Mahayuti alliance's teamwork in securing a historic mandate. He highlighted the blend of experience..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra’s political survivor becomes Deputy CM for the sixth timeIndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Shinde, Ajit his deputiesDevendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's chief minister for the third time, alongside Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde as deputy chief ministers. The BJP secured a majority with allies Shiv Sena and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'If Eknath Shinde doesn't accept deputy CM post, no Sena MLA to be part of new government': Party leaderShiv Sena leader Uday Samant insists Eknath Shinde must become Deputy CM or no Sena MLA will participate in the new BJP-led Maharashtra government. This follows Shinde's hesitation to take the oath..IndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis to take oath today along with his deputies Eknath Shinde, Ajit PawarShiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde along with NCP's Ajit Pawar will take the oath as Deputy Chief Ministers in the new cabinet, sources said.DNA - Published |
In 2019, Fadnavis said he'd be back as CM. 5 yrs later, he isDevendra Fadnavis, after initially serving as Eknath Shinde's deputy, is set to reclaim the Maharashtra Chief Minister position. His BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding 230 seats, with BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dada experienced in taking both morning, evening oaths': Eknath Shinde's cheeky dig at Ajit PawarIndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashra: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar stake claim to form govt, swearing-in to be held tomorrowBJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Wednesday met Governor CP Radhakrishnan to stake claim to form the Mahayuti government.DNA - Published | 'Laut kar wapis aaunga': Old video of Devendra Fadnavis now viral after Maharashtra CM announcementDevendra Fadnavis, fulfilling a 2019 promise, returns as Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party leader after a resounding Mahayuti victory. His "I will return" video resurfaced as he thanked voters and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Changed Mahayuti dynamics? Ajit Pawar's NCP seeks parity with Shinde's Shiv Sena citing party's strike rateIndiaTimes - Published | Ajit Pawar likely to meet Amit Shah amid speculations over Maharashtra CM postIndiaTimes - Published |
'Party could have won 90-100 seats if not for Ajit Pawar's NCP': Shinde Sena MLAShiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil suggested that the party could have gained more seats without Ajit Pawar's NCP in the Mahayuti alliance. Patil praised Eknath Shinde's leadership, showing no..IndiaTimes - Published | 'CM face to be from BJP': Ajit Pawar reveals what went inside Mahayuti meet at Amit Shah's Delhi residenceNCP chief Ajit Pawar announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from BJP, with two Deputy CMs from Shiv Sena and NCP. Amit Shah met alliance leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar..IndiaTimes - Published |
