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July 22, 2026 12:17 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to late Ajit Pawar on birth anniversary, remembers his contribution to Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to late former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to Maharashtra's development and public service. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said Pawar's service to society and role in the state's growth were "noteworthy", adding that he was respected across sections of society. "Remembering Shri Ajit Pawar Ji on his birth anniversary. His service to society and contribution to Maha...

February 10, 2026 2:45 PM

Will work with unwavering loyalty for welfare of Maha: Sunetra Pawar after taking charge as Dy CM

Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday took charge as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in the Mantralaya and promised to make an honest effort to uphold the legacy and ideals of her late husband Ajit Pawar and build a more capable state. Dy CM Sunetra Pawar further stated that she will continue to work with unwavering loyalty and devotion for the welfare of Maharashtra. She was accompanied by NCP Working President Praful Patel, state unit chief Sunil Tatkare, ministers including Chhagan Bhujbal, Hasan Mush...

January 29, 2026 2:17 PM

Ajit Pawar laid to rest with full state honours

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday, was laid to rest with full state honours on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, his political stronghold. Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their final respects as his sons, Jay Pawar and Parth Pawar, performed the last rites and lit the funeral pyre. Supporters chanted “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe,” a testament to the deep affection and respect the veteran Nationalist Congress Party (...

January 29, 2026 8:56 AM

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed today in Baramati

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with full state honours, following his tragic death in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar's mortal remains have been kept at the Vidya Pratishtan ground to enable people to pay their final respects. A large gathering of supporters, party workers and locals is expected to visit the venue throughout the day. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chie...

January 28, 2026 5:11 PM

Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed with full state honours on January 29

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's last rites will be performed with full state honours, Maharashtra General Administration Department (Protocol) informed on Wednesday. Kiran, Trustee of Vidya Pratishthan, said that Pawar's last rites will be conducted tomorrow at 11 am. "The mortal remains of Ajit Pawar will be kept at Vidya Pratishthan ground for the public to pay their last respects today. The last rites will be conducted tomorrow at 11 am," Kiran told ANI. Nationalist Co...

December 12, 2024 2:34 PM

Maharashtra cabinet expansion scheduled for December 14

Amid ongoing speculation about Maharashtra's cabinet formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the formula for cabinet expansion has been finalized and will be revealed soon. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis addressed rumors linking his and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's recent visits to Delhi with the cabinet expansion process. "I have come for party-related meetings, and Ajit Pawar has come for his work. There is no need for speculation. Decisions in our party ...

November 26, 2024 12:13 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, appointed caretaker CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde submitted his resignation to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday as the term of the state assembly ended. Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to tender their resignation. Shinde has been appointed the caretaker Chief Minister until the state’s government is formed. After a decisive Mahayuti alliance win, and Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the largest party by winning over 132 seat, the...

November 24, 2024 2:24 AM

Ajit Pawar outsmarts estranged uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar has finally outsmarted his estranged uncle, Sharad Pawar, not only by proving that the NCP faction led by him is the ‘real’ NCP but also by winning more seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. After breaking away from Sharad Pawar in July 2023 and joining the MahaYuti alliance, Ajit Pawar worked tirelessly to consolidate his faction’s presence across the state, despite personal challenges, including the loss of his wife, Sunetra Pawar, to his cousin and NCP-SP nominee Supr...

November 23, 2024 5:05 PM

“Unprecedented victory… no dispute on CM face”: Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra results

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday hailed the Mahayuti alliance’s “unprecedented victory” in the state’s assembly elections, asserting that there would be “no dispute” regarding the Chief Minister’s position. Fadnavis addressed reporters in Mumbai, stating that the overwhelming support for Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), was a clear endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra...

September 20, 2024 4:09 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Maharashtra's Amravati on Friday. The 1000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the State Implementation Agency. The central government had approved setting up 7 PM MITRA Parks for the textile industry. PM Modi attended the National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme that marks one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. Duri...