Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Rajya Sabha MP, celebrates his 85th birthday on December 12, reflecting a remarkable five-decade political career marked by Maharashtra leadership, Union ministerial roles, electoral victories, and enduring prominence in Indian politics. Here are some snapshots showing his political journey. (PICS: Mid-day archives, X)
13 December,2025 08:17 AM IST | Anushree GaikwadThe Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Tuesday staged protests in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, condemning a lawyer's attempt to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, saying it was a bid to attack the Constitution and democracy. Pics/Sameer Abedi
07 October,2025 05:12 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedWith Maratha quota protests intensifying, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Sunday demanded that the Maharashtra government convene a special session of the state legislature and an all-party meeting to resolve the vexed issue. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
01 September,2025 09:13 AM IST | ronak mastakarThe Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill will trample on the people's freedom of expression, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar said on Thursday. He was leading the opposition's 'Nirdhar Parishad' against the Public Security Bill at YB Chavan Centre in Mumbai on Friday (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)
14 August,2025 07:05 PM IST | Divya NairADVERTISEMENT