Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar

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Sharad Pawar is a veteran Indian politician and the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). He has served in various capacities, including as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and as a Union Minister at the national level. Known for his political acumen and ability to forge alliances, Pawar has played a significant role in Indian politics for decades. His influence extends beyond state politics, as he has been a key figure in national coalitions, advocating for regional interests within a broader political framework.

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Sharad Pawar is facing a dilemma over the merger of the two factions of the NCP after his nephew's death.

To be or not to be: Ajit Pawar’s death pushes Sharad Pawar into a Hamlet dilemma | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-31
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Sharad Pawar stated that he had no idea about Sunetra Pawar's oath taking ceremony and that nobody from his family would be attending.

No one from my family will attend Sunetra’s oath-taking ceremony: Sharad Pawar | Pune News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-31
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Sharad Pawar's faction is involved in discussions regarding the merger of the two NCP factions.

Speedy decision on Sunetra Pawar as dy CM to pre-empt takeover by NCP (SP)? | Mumbai News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-31
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Sharad Pawar is a veteran politician and uncle of Ajit Pawar.

'NCP has to take decision; will stand with them': Devendra Fadnavis on Ajit Pawar successor | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-30
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Sharad Pawar is the founder and patron of the NCP and continues to lead the opposition faction after Ajit Pawar's death.

Was Ajit Pawar considering an NCP merger before his death? What aides say | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-30
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Sharad Pawar's faction faced a setback in the municipal elections after Ajit Pawar split from him.

NCP in Catch-22: Ajit Pawar's 'last wish' and Mahayuti alliance; calls for Sunetra to step in | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-29
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Ajit Pawar was seen as the natural heir to take over from his uncle Sharad Pawar as the party leader.

Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash, leaving power vacuum | India
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-29
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Sharad Pawar is Ajit Pawar's uncle and a significant figure in Indian politics, known for his mass leadership.

Long innings ends with dream unfulfilled | Pune News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-29
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Sharad Pawar, the president of the Nationalist Congress Party and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, stated that the death of Ajit Pawar was merely an accident.

اجیت پوار کی موت محض ایک حادثہ ہے، سازش خارج ازامکان ہے، شرد پوار
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-28
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Sharad Pawar's faction insisted on remaining with the opposition while Ajit Pawar favored aligning with the ruling coalition.

Ajit Pawar death: Who leads NCP now? Will Sharad Pawar reunite factions? | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-28
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Sharad Pawar ruled out conspiracy theory over the death of his nephew, who died in a fatal plane crash.

Ajit Pawar's death: Sharad Pawar rules out conspiracy over nephew's death; asks 'not to politicise' the accident | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-28
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Mamata Banerjee mentioned that Ajit Pawar was preparing to rejoin the Nationalist Congress Party faction led by his uncle, Sharad Pawar.

'Was willing to leave BJP': Mamata Banerjee floats political conspiracy theory on Ajit Pawar's death | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-28
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Sharad Pawar, who founded the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is the uncle of Ajit Pawar.

Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state dies in plane crash
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-28
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Ajit Pawar allied with his uncle Sharad Pawar’s faction of the NCP for the civic elections.

'People haven't rejected Ajit dada, rather ... ': Fadnavis on Pune win; hails leadership of PM Modi | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-17
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Uddhav Thackeray joined hands with Sharad Pawar’s NCP to form the MVA government in the state.

Thackerays lose control of BMC: What's next for Uddhav and his Sena | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-16
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Sharad Pawar emerged as one of the biggest losers of the elections, with his party failing to make a meaningful impact.

BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-16
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Sharad Pawar's absence from the campaign blunted the optics of reconciliation for the NCP.

Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: BJP dominates, AIMIM expands, Congress finds foothold - 5 key takeaways | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-16
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Sharad Pawar's faction insisted on remaining with the opposition.

PCMC Election Results 2026: Pawars fail to deliver in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune; BJP takes major lead | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-16
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Sharad Pawar has indicated he will align with the Thackeray cousins, affecting the Congress's position.

Cousins unite, MVA disintegrates? How Thackeray alliance isolates Congress in Maharashtra | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-25
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Sharad Pawar's party is in talks with Supriya Sule's party regarding alliances for the upcoming elections.

‘Ajit hasn’t given up ideology’: Supriya Sule hints at Pawar tie-up for BMC polls; mentions talks ongoing | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-25
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Sharad Pawar is associated with the Nationalist Congress Party.

‘Just because we are digitally connected, we need not always be available’
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-25
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Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule

NCP (SP), led by Sharad Pawar, managed to win only one seat.

Mahayuti sweeps Phase 1 of Maharashtra local body polls | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-22
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Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is part of the MVA alliance in Maharashtra.

BMC polls: Congress decides to go solo; Uddhav–Raj bonhomie strains MVA | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-20
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Sharad Pawar is referenced for his role in splitting from the Congress to establish the Nationalist Congress Party in 1999.

Why the Congress won’t split — even after Bihar’s rout
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-17
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Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee

Sharad Pawar's split from Congress led to the creation of the NCP, drawing away support from Congress.

Split-screen politics in Bihar: Rahul jabs PM Modi with 'Ambani' remark; RJD feels the pinch | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-05
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