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Senior NCP leaders on Pawar’s radar

Published on Feb 1, 2026 23:30 IST

Sharad Pawar, president of Nationalist Congress Party (SP) (Hindustan Times)

Maharashtra CM to skip local body poll campaign after Ajit Pawar's demise

Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis will take place on February 7,

Published on Feb 1, 2026 11:07 IST

NCP's Praful Patel rejects reports of his appointment as party chief: ‘Baseless'

"I wish to state with absolute clarity that these reports are totally baseless and lack any truth," NCP MP Praful Patel said.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 12:23 IST

NCP merger: After talks halt, future of those contesting on ‘Clock’ symbol uncertain

Amid the political developments, the uncertainty has left several local leaders in limbo as clarity on the future of the alliance or merger between the two factions remains elusive. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 17:26 IST

More NCP merger claims surface after Sharad Pawar's February 12 bombshell

Pudhari Group Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Padma Shri Pratapsinh Jadhav and other prominent members meet NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar at his residence in Baramati on Saturday, following the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 03:10 IST

Sunetra Pawar takes oath, becomes Maharashtra’s first woman deputy CM

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 17:14 IST

Sunetra sworn in, Supriya says 'Ram Krishna' amid Sharad Pawar's merger claim

Sunetra Pawar greets people as they arrive to pay last respects to Ajit Pawar at their family residence in Baramati, Pune,

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 13:00 IST

Ajit wanted NCP merger on Feb 12, plane crash halted talks: Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after an aircraft carrying him crashed near Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday.

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 06:35 IST

Sunetra Pawar to be state’s first woman deputy CM, swearing-in today

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar pays condolences to the family of late Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar, in Baramati on Friday. (@mahancpspeaks X)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 01:06 IST

How last-minute change turned fatal for Capt Sumit Kapoor, pilot of Pawar's jet

Baramati: Charred remains lie at the spot of the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 11:57 IST

After Ajit Pawar's death, calls grow in NCP for wife Sunetra to take charge

When specifically asked if Sunetra would take over the NCP’s leadership, a party leader replied, “Not a single leader will oppose her name.”

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 03:11 IST

Uncertainty looms over Mahayuti after Ajit Pawar's sudden death in Baramati

In the short term, Ajit Pawar’s death is unlikely to affect the stability of Mahayuti, which has 230 lawmakers in the 288-member assembly.

Published on Jan 29, 2026 03:43 IST

The Ajit Pawar paradox: Unbeatable on the ground, unfinished at the top

Family members and supporters gather as the mortal remains of the late Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar arrive at the Vidya Pratishthan College ground for public homage.

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 03:50 IST

NCP faces leadership void; family member expected to step in

Party lead.ers say that, for several years, Sunetra has been actively involved in political and organisational matters in Baramati

Published on Jan 28, 2026 23:24 IST

‘Papa, I am flying with Ajit Pawar’: Attendant's last conversation with father

Cabin crew Pinky Mali and Shambhavi Pathak were among the two people killed in the plane crash in Baramati.

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 02:30 IST

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Where will Deputy CM's last rites be held?

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed after an aircraft carrying him crashed at Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 05:34 IST

What DGCA said on Ajit Pawar plane crash. Full statement here

Rescue work underway after an aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed during landing, at Baramati in Pune district, in Maharashtra.

Published on Jan 28, 2026 04:50 IST

Nilesh Nikam appointed as NCP party leader

Nikam (C) has previously served as leader of the house and chairman of the standing committee in the PMC. (HT)

Published on Jan 27, 2026 23:20 IST

Cong-led front plans to stake claim in Bhiwandi civic body

On Saturday, SP MLA Rais Shaikh, who represents the Bhiwandi East assembly constituency, posted a video online, in which he and local leaders of the Congress and NCP (SP) announced the Bhiwandi Secular Front (ANI)

Published on Jan 26, 2026 01:08 IST

NCP factions to contest ZP, panchayat samiti polls on ‘Clock’ symbol

Party sources said local leaders believe using a common and familiar symbol would help avoid voter confusion in rural areas that have traditionally supported the NCP. (HT)

Published on Jan 21, 2026 23:18 IST

Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge set to return to BJP, jolting NCP (SP)

Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge set to return to BJP, jolting NCP (SP)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 24:54 IST

Four party city chiefs suffer shock defeat in Pune civic polls

Voters defeated city chiefs of Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP and Shiv Sena. Only the Congress city president managed to retain their seats. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Jan 18, 2026 02:14 IST

The 2 NCPs to fight next phase of local elections in alliance

On Saturday, leaders of the two NCPs — one headed by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, and the other by party founder Sharad Pawar — discussed a joint strategy for the upcoming zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 18, 2026 24:48 IST

Who won the Pune civic body election 2026? Check full list of winners

The BJP has brought a landslide victory to the Pune Municipal Corporation. Today, vote counting is underway at a total of 15 counting centers.

Published on Jan 17, 2026 04:24 IST

NCP struggles in western Maha despite Pawars joining hands for civic polls

The combined strength of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP and the NCP (SP) had limited sway, with the alliance remaining ahead in only 26 seats – NCP in 23 and NCP (SP) in 3. (FILE)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 01:52 IST

What happens to the Thackerays and Pawars now? Family pacts fail in strongholds

MNS Leader Raj Thackeray and with Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut at a press conference where they released a joint manifesto ahead of the BMC polls.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 16:15 IST

Tie-up of NCP factions to benefit both parties: Ajit Pawar to HT

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pune on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 05:37 IST

Criminalisation of politics, free bus and metro service, schemes for women and property tax waiver for small homes are the key issues for Municipal campaign

Political observers said that the BJP and NCP dominated the campaign through aggressive ward-level outreach and sharp issue-based messaging, leaving the Congress and both Sena factions trailing due to lack of coordination, unclear leadership signals, and weak momentum on the ground. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 24:12 IST

Mahayuti cracks widen as Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis spar over civic polls

Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis have been trading barbs over governance, freebies and corruption.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 07:20 IST

‘Our two NCPs are together as of now, can’t say about the future’

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Mumbai: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule addresses a press conference, in Mumbai, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_26_2024_000059B) (PTI)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 24:42 IST

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