Sharad Pawar Announces Resignation As NCP Chief
In an event of political drama, National Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar announced to step down as the Chief. Pawar made the announcement at the launch of his revised version of the autobiography which was met with protests by party workers and leaders who asked the octogenarian leader to rescind the decision. Patel said Pawar did not take anyone into confidence before announcing his resignation, protesting the decision.
Tags: National, NCP, Sharad Pawar, Political News, Resignation
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
Industrialist Gautam Adani Meets Sharad Pawar At His Residence
The meeting of Sharad Pawar and Industrialist Gautam Adani is raising eyebrows, especially after the recent issue between Congress and Sharad Pawar over Adani Row. Notably, recently, Pawar and Adani held a meeting at NCP leader Sharad Pawar's residence. After this, Pawar’s meeting with Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP (Uddhav Thackeray) also added to the buzz that a political plot was unravelling in Maharashtra, troubling Uddhav Thackeray.
Tags: Gautam Adani, Sharad Pawar, NCP, Sanjay Raut, Politics Of India, Google News Initiative
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
NCP Chief's Grandnephew Rohit Pawar In Radar Of ED
Notably, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's grandnephew Rohit Pawar is currently under the Enforcement Directorate (ED) scanner for his role as a director in Green Acre Resort & Real Touch from 2006 to 2012. Notably, the BJP activist filed a case in regard to international money transfers to the company, demanding ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation against Rohit, Karjit-Jamshed MLA. Pawar is yet to respond into matter.… read-more
Tags: MONEY LAUNDERING, Rohit Pawar, NCP, ED, BJP
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Thane Court Grants Bail To Marathi Actress Ketaki Chitali With Surety Of Rs 20,000
Thane district court in Maharashtra granted bail to Marathi actress Ketaki Chitali, after being in jail for over a month, on June 22. Ketaki was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post about NCP President Sharad Pawar on social media. The district judge HM Patwardhan granted bail with a surety of Rs 20,000. Notably, On May 14, Ketaki was arrested by Thane Police, after she posted a derogatory post for Sharad Pawar.
Tags: NCP, Sharad Pawar, Ketaki Chitali, Granted Bail, Entertainment
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Anil Deshmukh Remanded In Jail Shifted To ICU Amid Health Issues
Former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh has been shifted to ICU, amid high blood pressure and chest pain issues. Currently, Deshmukh has been lodged in jail for money laundering allegations and financial irregularities during his reign. On May 27, the ex-minister complained of health issues and was taken to BMC-run KEM Hospital. Furthermore, the Enforcement Directorate arrested the NCP leader in the case in November 2021 and is… read-more
Tags: Anil Deshmukh, NCP, Maharashtra(95), Blood Pressure, Jail, MONEY LAUNDERING
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
NCP Leader Nawab Malik's Wife, Son Summoned Multiple Times & None Appeared, Says ED
NCP leader Nawab Malik's wife and son were reportedly summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ongoing money laundering probe, but they failed to appear. In a chargesheet filed by ED, it was mentioned that his wife Mehjabin was summoned twice and son Faraj Malik was summoned five times, for which they failed to appear. Malik has been accused in a money laundering case with alleged links to Dawood Ibrahim.
Tags: Nawab Malik, Dawood Ibrahim, NCP, ED, MONEY LAUNDERING
Courtesy: ANI
Ketaki Chitale Sent To Judicial Custody Over Derogatory Post Against Sharad Pawar
Marathi actress Ketaki Chitale has been sent to 14-day judicial custody, after her 3-day police custody expired on May 18. Chitale was arrested on May 15 from Thane, for allegedly sharing a "derogatory post" against NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Reportedly, she was thrown ink at by agitated people, during her arrest. The investigation is underway and over 15 cases have been registered against her across various police station in Maharashtra.
Tags: Sharad Pawar, NCP, Ketaki Chitale, Thane, Maharashtra
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
NCP Demands Exemption Of State Run Transport From Hiked Diesel Prices
National Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra urged PM Narendra Modi to exempt government buses and municipal transportation from diesel hike. On March 21, NCP Spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said, "I take this opportunity to request your good-self to kindly exempt all state government and municipal bus services which fall in the category of bulk users from this hike of diesel rates". The NCP emphasised on the need of this exception immediately.… read-more
Tags: NCP, Maharashtra , State Run Transportation, PM Modi, Mahesh Tapase
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Will Not Form Alliance With AIMIM, Says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut denied to form an alliance with the All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party. On March 19, Raut addressed the media and said, "we (Shiv Sena) can not have ties with party for whom Auranzeb is an ideal". Notably, the statement came after AIMIM leader said, they are ready to form alliance with NCP and Congress in Maharashtra.
Tags: Sanjay Raut, Maharashtra , Shiv Sena, NCP, AIMIM
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ED Custody For Nawab Malik Extended Till March 7 In Money Laundering Case
Minority affairs minister of Maharashtra Nawab Malik's ED custody has been extended till March 7, by a special court. The custody has been extended to further the probe into the case. Malik was arrested on February 23 after a 5-hour interrogation as part of the money laundering probe. He is also suspected to have ties with fugitive and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Tags: Nawab Malik, NCP, Mumbai, Dawood Ibrahim, Maharashtra
Courtesy: The Indian Express