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PM Modi's Sule msg; 'tussle' in NCP: Is Maha politics heading for another churn?

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The death of Ajit Pawar left his wife, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, and their sons leading the party amid mounting resistance from senior legislators. Six party leaders escalated internal tensions by meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to demand the state finance portfolio and voice frustration over Parth Pawar's unilateral decision-making. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cordial interactions with Sharad Pawar and remarks regarding Supriya Sule have stoked rumors of shifting alliances. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale added momentum to this speculation by suggesting Sule could receive a cabinet role if she aligned with the NDA.

Key points

  • Discontent among senior legislators regarding Parth Pawar's unilateral functioning poses…: Discontent among senior legislators regarding Parth Pawar's unilateral functioning poses an immediate threat to the party's internal cohesion.
  • Political maneuvering by federal leaders suggests ongoing attempts to recalibrate ties be…: Political maneuvering by federal leaders suggests ongoing attempts to recalibrate ties between opposing regional factions and the central alliance.
  • Public warnings from relatives like Rohit Pawar underscore persistent anxieties surroundi…: Public warnings from relatives like Rohit Pawar underscore persistent anxieties surrounding the ruling coalition's broader long-term political strategy.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar in Delhi.

NEW DELHI: Is a storm brewing in Maharashtra’s Pawar clan? The family that saw a vertical split in 2023, seems to be at a crossroads again."As a member of the Pawar family and their relative, I want to alert Parth Pawar, Jay Pawar and Sunetra kaki. They need to understand the political strategies of the BJP and certain leaders close to them": Nephew Rohit Rajendra Pawar’s warning for his “kaki” Sunetra Pawar, who is the wife of late Ajit Pawar, and her two children.Sunetra, who is the deputy chief minister in the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti at present, is on the other side of the family divide. She and her sons control the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which was originally formed by Sharad Pawar in 1999 but was wrested from him by Ajit Pawar in 2023.So, let’s look at some of the recent developments to analyse if Rohit Pawar’s warning has a genuine basis.Senior NCP leaders met Union home minister Amit Shah recently. Some reports suggested that the NCP leaders…

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