Sources in the NCP claim that Shinde’s stance on the ticklish issue could have repercussions in the next Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with the NCP-AP eyeing the Muslim votes that may prove a crucial factor in several constituencies in the state. 📰 Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Bats for 5% Muslim Quotas in Education, Other Ruling Allies Mum.
Maharshtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar s residence in Mumbai. After leaving the house, he stated that family comes first. Ajit Pawar visited Sharad Pawar s residence in Silver Oaks late on Friday night to inquire about the well-being of his aunt, Pratibha Pawar. Pratibha Pawar recently underwent surgery in a private hospital, and her condition is reported to be stable.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan on July 7 and 8 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of about 50 projects worth around Rs 50,000 crore, official sources said Tuesday.
NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said those who betrayed his ideology should not use his photograph. Only the party of which I am the national president and Jayant Patil the state president can use my photograph, he told reporters here.