Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Pose New Seat-Sharing Headache For BJP In Maharashtra; Sunetra To Contest From Baramati

There are 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra and each of the three parties wants a greater number of seats. The Maha Yuti government in Maharashtra consists of Shiv Sena, NCP and the BJP.

Mar 06, 2024, 08:09 AM IST

'Nationalist Congress Party...': Sharad Pawar’s Faction Gets A New Name After Losing 'Real NCP' Identity

The Sharad Pawar faction, which lost the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) name gets a new name for for his faction: "Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar".

Feb 07, 2024, 18:00 PM IST

'I Am The Boss...' Sharad Pawar Denies NCP Split Day After Political Row

Sharad Pawar dismissed the rumours of a party split, saying that some MLAs who left the party do not form a separate group. He was referring to his nephew Ajit Pawar’s faction that broke away from the NCP

Aug 26, 2023, 19:22 PM IST

Maharashtra NCP Crisis: Setback For Sharad Pawar In Nagaland; All 7 NCP MLAs Support Ajit Pawar

NCP Nagaland president Vanthungo Odyuo has confirmed that all the seven NCP MLAs in the north-eastern state sent a letter in favor of Deputy Chief Minister Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar on Thursday morning. 

Jul 21, 2023, 06:23 AM IST

NCP Pari-War Meet: Ajit Ahead Of Sharad Pawar In MLA Number Game; 32 With Nephew, 18 With Uncle

As many as 32 of the 53 Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs attended the meeting called by the Ajit Pawar group, while 18 MLAs were present at the conclave addressed by the NCP chief, sources in both factions said.

Jul 06, 2023, 08:54 AM IST

Who Is Rohit Pawar? Sharad Pawar's Grand Nephew Ready To Tackle Uncle Ajit's Challenge

Rohit Pawar is NCP chief Sharad Pawar's grand nephew. He is an MLA from Karjat Jamkhed assembly constituency and also serves as the president of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA)

Jul 05, 2023, 12:04 PM IST

Sharad Pawar Announces Next Opposition Meet To Be Held In Bengaluru, Attacks Modi Govt On UCC, Manipur

Targeting the BJP government in centre over the Uniform Civil Code debate, Pawar said "before talking about the UCC, the Centre should first bring reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies."

Jun 29, 2023, 18:00 PM IST

'Then Who Killed Them?': Pawar On Acquittal Of All Accused In Naroda Gam Case

Questioning the acquittal of all accused in Naroda Gam Massacre Case, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar alleged misuse of power by the people who are in the government. 

Apr 22, 2023, 00:06 AM IST

'EVMs Trustworthy': Ajit Pawar Gives 'Clean Chit' To Voting Machines

Ajit Pawar was responding to a query on an editorial published in Saturday's edition of Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' which claimed the BJP wins elections by "hacking" EVMs and congratulated Bangladesh poll body for "doing away with EVMs and deciding to use ballot papers for the next elections".

Apr 09, 2023, 06:29 AM IST

Ajit Pawar Berates Media For Speculation Over His Absence, Says He Was Unwell

Ajit Pawar's cancellation of programmes and the fact that he was unreachable on phone gave rise to speculation on Friday about his next move among some political circles.

Apr 08, 2023, 12:19 PM IST

Congress Reacts As NCP Chief Pawar Disagrees With JPC Demand On Adani Issue

The Congress said all 20 like-minded Opposition parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), are united and will be together in saving the Constitution and democracy from the "BJP's assaults".

Apr 08, 2023, 06:28 AM IST

Nagaland: Sharad Pawar's NCP Declares Support To CM Rio, Makes No Reference To His Ally BJP

An NCP statement on Wednesday made no mention of the BJP, which is also a coalition partner of Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP).

Mar 08, 2023, 22:55 PM IST

NCP Keeps Cards Close To Its Chest In Meghalaya As NPP-BJP Gears Up For Government Formation

The NCP had fielded candidates in 12 seats of the 60-member assembly for the February 27 elections.

Mar 04, 2023, 21:14 PM IST

'Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis govt unconstitutional, 90 pc of their MLAs will lose next Maharashtra elections': NCP

NCP Chief Spokesperson Mahesh Tapase slammed Shinde for continuing to justify his rebellion against the ex-CM and Sena President Uddhav Thackeray that toppled the MVA government.

Sep 13, 2022, 18:06 PM IST

Ex Kerala Minister Thomas Chandy dead

Former Kerala Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party legislator Thomas Chandy died on Friday, the party said. He was 72.

Dec 20, 2019, 15:47 PM IST

President poll: AIADMK to take stand in couple of days

The AIADMK on Friday said that it would clear its stand on the upcoming Presidential Poll in couple of days. AIADMK leader and Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M. Thambidurai on Friday met Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu here.

Jun 16, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Pune municipal poll: BJP kicks off campaign with 'oath of transparency'

 BJP today launched its campaign for the Pune Municipal Corporation election today by administering oath of "transparency, corruption-free administration and good governance" to all nominees at historic Sinhagad Fort near here.

Feb 06, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

If Samajwadi Party-Congress-RLD come together for UP polls we will join: NCP

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today offered to join if an alliance is formed between Samajwadi Party, Congress and RLD for the Uttar Pradesh elections and also sought a pact with Congress in Punjab and Goa.

Jan 10, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

NCP targets government, says banning artistes "not justified"

The 44-year-old Bollywood celeb took to twitter to fire a series of questions and vile comments addressing the Prime Minister."@narendramodi Sir you haven`t yet said sorry for your trip to meet the Pakistani PM.. It was december 25th. Same time KJo was shooting ADHM? Why?", he tweeted.

Oct 16, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Kashmir issue can be solved only by dialogue: NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday said India should hold talks with Pakistan on the Kashmir issue as that is the only solution to the problem.

Aug 17, 2016, 11:54 AM IST