Politics and fashion are not disassociated with each other. What politicians wear can significantly shape public opinion about how they think and what they stand for. From colours to textures, from fits to styles, every aspect plays a role in shaping perception. The female politicians of India have often aced their style, with many donning traditional sarees at public appearances as well as personal occasions. As Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 approach, we look at leaders from the state and other parts of the country who have embraced sarees as their statement style over the years.
12 November,2024 09:16 AM IST | Raaina JainCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar-led NCP MP Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and other top MVA leaders on Sunday attended the joint manifesto launch of the alliance ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024. Photos/Anurag Ahire
10 November,2024 04:29 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedMaharashtra, one of India's most politically vibrant states, often experiences intense competition among key players for the coveted Chief Minister (CM) position. As state elections approach, several prominent leaders emerge, with their supporters actively promoting them as potential CM candidates. While there are no confirmed facts, and this remains purely speculative, these leaders represent a wide spectrum of ideologies and political parties. Let’s take a closer look at the figures who may potentially contend for the CM’s chair. The gallery highlights individuals whose names are being promoted by their supporters as potential candidates for the CM role. These are not our endorsements but reflect their followers' choices.
26 September,2024 05:19 PM IST | ronak mastakarMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Thursday launched the 'Maharashtravadi Helpline' to ensure benefits of welfare schemes reach people in an effective manner. Pics/Atul Kamble
22 August,2024 08:41 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday reached Mumbai and met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his family at Matoshree in Bandra. She later met NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule. Pics/X
12 July,2024 07:24 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedThe oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.
25 June,2024 09:10 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandeNCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday visited areas of the city that had faced waterlogging and other rain-related problems last week, and claimed that the government was not responsive enough. (Pic/ X)
11 June,2024 06:44 PM IST | Jasmeen ShaikhIn the recent Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, seven out of the 17 women candidates fielded by major political parties emerged victorious. This indicates a significant representation of women in Maharashtra's political landscape. Pics/ File Photos
05 June,2024 07:19 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandeThe Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the INDIA alliance leaders will meet in Delhi on Wednesday, June 5 to decide the future course of action while also stating that the opposition bloc was not likely to form the government. Pics/Ashish Raje
04 June,2024 05:43 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday visited Thane district in Maharashtra to campaign for party's candidate Rajan Vichare. Pics/Sameer Markande
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