Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will be formed in Maharashtra under Congress leadership. He believes that based on current voting trends and public feedback, most Congress candidates will win in the state. Patole criticized BJP's national general secretary for allegedly distributing money and violating the code of conduct, claiming that his hotel stay was restricted after 5 pm. He also questioned the BJP’s actions, mentioning that Devendra Fadnavis's PA is contesting elections from Wardha, where liquor bottles were found despite it being a liquor-ban district. Patole raised concerns about BJP using money and liquor for votes and accused them of not respecting the constitutional system.
21 November,2024 12:27 PM IST
Supriya Sule, the three time MP of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) won the Baramati seat against NCP's Sunetra Pawar in Maharashtra Elections. Sule won again by a margin of 1,58,333 votes. This victory makes her fourth consecutive win from the Pawar bastion. Amid her win from Baramati, a video of Sule's impressive parliament speech has been doing rounds on social media wherein she can be seen demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh during the discussion. She also speaks about Modi Govt Policies. Watch her throwback video.
05 June,2024 12:34 PM IST
In a world of challenges and opportunities, one woman has emerged as a beacon of hope and progress. This is the story of Supriya Sule who's all set to contest lok sabha elections from Baramati this year. Let's take a look at the life journey and political career of one of the most dedicated woman leader who has journeyed from humble beginnings to the corridors of power. Supriya Sule who is currently one of the top leaders of NCP, was born on June 30, 1969, into a family deeply rooted in Indian politics. Her father, Sharad Pawar, is a prominent leader, and her mother, Pratibha Pawar, a pillar of strength. From a young age, Supriya was inspired by their dedication to public service. Watch video for more information.
04 April,2024 05:05 PM IST
It will be a family contest on the Baramati seat in Maharashtra as the suspense ended on Saturday when Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party announced Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, from the seat against Sharad Pawar-led Supriya Sule. With this the final showdown begins for the Pawar Vs Pawar battle in one of the Maharastra's most high profile seats Baramati. Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) leader Sunetra Pawar’s candidature as Baramati candidate was announced on 30th March. Supriya Sule is the sitting MP from the seat since 2009. Her name was officially announced. On her candidature from Baramati, NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar said, “Today is a huge day for me. I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union HM Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for showing faith one me.”
31 March,2024 11:11 AM IST
In a big setback to the faction led by Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission on February 06 settled the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by the petitioner Ajit Pawar. Celebration took over at Ajit Pawar Camp, as EC settled dispute in NCP. The poll panel has given the NCP name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that has a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The decision was taken after more than 10 hearings spread over more than six months. Maharashtra Dy CM and petitioner Ajit Pawar welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to EC for the decision. Meanwhile, NCP Sharad Pawar Faction leader Supriya Sule alleged an “Adrishya Shakti” behind the EC’s decision. Shiva Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi called the development “Sponsored, planned and executed by Central Govt”. Notably, test of majority in legislative wing found favour in the circumstance of the case, where both groups have been found to be working outside party constitution and organizational elections.
07 February,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai
NCP-Sharad Pawar faction leader Rohit Pawar was summoned by the ED to appear before the agency today in connection with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank money laundering probe. Rohit Pawar reached the ED office along with NCP working president Supriya Sule in Mumbai. Before entering the ED office, Rohit Pawar touched Supriya Sule’s feet and took her blessings. Supriya Sule said, "If we have not done anything wrong, there is no question of coming under the pressure of investigations...". She also said, “"Investigation must be transparent and fair. I have full faith in the ED and I am sure they will hear Rohit's side. We are going to completely cooperate with all the agencies because we have nothing to hide."
24 January,2024 01:28 PM IST
Hitting out at Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar for his remark on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Pawar would send his daughter Supriya Sule to Gaza. Sarma's remarks came days after Sharad Pawar said that former Prime Ministers of India also “stood firmly with Palestine”. Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for Israel as "unfortunate", the NCP chief said that he neglected the real issue. Pawar said "The entire land is of Palestine and Israel encroached on their land. That place, land and houses, everything was of Palestine and later Israel took over it. Israel is an outsider and the land is originally of Palestine." Pawar's remarks were condemned by the BJP. Earlier today, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said it is "very disturbing" when a senior leader like Sharad Pawar makes such "preposterous statements" NCP Leader Supriya Sule also responded to Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement.
19 October,2023 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai
During the Special Session of Parliament, Baramati MP Supriya Sule fondly remembered Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley, 'whose name PM Modi had forgotten to mention', she said. Sule while praising the legacy of the building and democratic values it upholds also requested the centre government to start an enquiry over irrigation, bank scams in Maharashtra. The Baramati MP said this in context of PM Modi's speech where he had said that Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) stands for Naturally Corrupt Party.
18 September,2023 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule on Tuesday called the Central Government’s decision to reduce the prices of cooking gas cylinders as a ‘Jumla’ (political gimmick) and said that the government never thought about inflation over the past four and a half years. Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders will make the lives of women easier. Effective Wednesday, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 across the country. Announcing this decision, I&B Anurag Thakur shared the government's commitment to easing the burden on citizens.
30 August,2023 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai
Former Opposition leader of Maharashtra Vijay Wadettiwar claimed preparations are on to replace Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on "health grounds" after admitting him to a hospital. He also claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar met in Pune recently amid speculation about Shinde's likely replacement as the CM of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, NCP working President Supriya Sule on August 16 dispelled rumours surrounding her and Sharad Pawar getting offers for certain cabinet positions. She said that she clearly has not received any such offers for any positions at the Centre. She also denounced the comments of Vijay Wadettiwar.
16 August,2023 06:01 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
