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Ajit Pawar death: The rise, reach, and political legacy of Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’

Ajit Pawar death: The rise, reach, and political legacy of Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, known as ‘Dada’, had a political career spanning over four decades. From grassroots beginnings to key cabinet roles and multiple deputy CM tenures, this timeline traces his journey and influence on the state’s political landscape

28 January,2026 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Six-time Deputy CM who shaped state politics

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Six-time Deputy CM who shaped state politics

Born on July 22, 1959, Pawar began his political career through the cooperative movement, particularly sugar factories and cooperative banks in western Maharashtra. He was the nephew of veteran leader Sharad Pawar

28 January,2026 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Balasaheb showed Hindutva its vote power, says Raj Thackeray at centenary event

Balasaheb showed Hindutva its vote power, says Raj Thackeray at centenary event

As cousins share stage after polls, Raj recalls Hindutva’s rise while Uddhav attacks rivals, says they tried to erase Thackeray name but Sena fought back

24 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
The crisis at the heart of politics

The crisis at the heart of politics

Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses

24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar

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