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Who is India’s First Gay National Spokesperson of a Political Party?

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Who is India’s First Gay National Spokesperson of a Political Party?

NCP (SP) has nominated Anish Gawande, a 27-year-old LGBTQ+ activist, as its national spokesperson. Gawande, who had previously kept his sexuality private for professional reasons, founded Pink List India to track LGBTQ+-friendly politicians. His appointment is viewed as a turning point for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics. He advocates horizontal reservations and comprehensive anti-discrimination laws. … Read more

PM Modi Advises Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar To Reunite With Shiv Sena, NCP

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PM Modi Advises Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar To Reunite With Shiv Sena, NCP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today advised the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) to join hands with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde after Lok Sabha poll results instead of “dying by merging” with the Congress. “A big leader here who is active for 40-50 years is worried after polling in Baramati (Lok Sabha seat). He … Read more

“There is a ‘bhatakti atma’ in Maharashtra…”, Says PM Modi

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PM Modi Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Controversial 'Devta' Remark

A day after terming Sharad Pawar as a wandering soul, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday continued his attack on the NCP leader, saying he did not do much for farmer while being the Union agriculture minister. “When a big Maharashtra leader was Union agriculture minister, farmers used to make rounds of sugarcane commission for … Read more

Ajit Pawar’s NCP Releases Poll Manifesto, Leaders Highlight ‘Secular’ Ideology

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Ajit Pawar's NCP Releases Poll Manifesto, Leaders Highlight 'Secular' Ideology

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction released its manifesto for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls on Monday, with a major highlight being a caste-based Census. The NCP, a constituent of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, comprising the Shiv Sena and the BJP, also promises Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers and demands Bharat Ratna for the … Read more

Sharad Pawar Urges Urgent SC Hearing on NCP Faction Recognition

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Sharad Pawar Speaks Out on Badlapur Incident, Says...

Sharad Pawar, a veteran leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), is seeking an urgent hearing before the Supreme Court (SC) to dispute the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to officially recognise the group led by Ajit Pawar as the’real’ NCP. Sharad Pawar had already petitioned the Supreme Court to contest the ECI’s decision to recognize … Read more

Sharad Pawar Asserts Ajit Pawar Remains NCP Leader, Denies Party Split

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Sharad Pawar Asserts Ajit Pawar Remains NCP Leader, Denies Party Split

Sharad Pawar, the head of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), claimed on Friday that Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, is still an NCP leader and that the party has not divided. A day after his daughter and the party’s working president Supriya Sule claimed that Ajit Pawar is a senior leader and … Read more