Following the Mahayuti alliance's victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, speculation is swirling around the next chief minister. While NCP lea

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, defied expectations to solidify his position in state politics by leading the NCP to electoral victory. Despite past setbacks, including a familial political rivalry,

Ajit Pawar, previously Deputy Chief Minister, now leads NCP's Legislative Party. He aims for Maharashtra's top job, organizing a meeting with newly elected MLAs. Final decision on the Chief Minister role will involve discussions with BJP's top officials in Delhi.

Ajit Pawar, 65, has served as Deputy Chief Minister three times since 2019. Prior to 2014, he has held the position twice in the Congress-NCP regime. Following the footsteps of his influential uncle,

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday elected its president Ajit Pawar as the leader of the party in the Maharashtra Assembly. The party has won a record 41 seats after contesting

This is for the first time that he has not faced the media on an election result day,” says a senior colleague of Pawar as his nephew lays claim to the "real NCP" label.

Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM and NCP leader, won the Baramati assembly seat, defeating Yugendra Pawar by over one lakh votes. This victory marks a significant chapter in his rivalry with uncle Sharad Pawar.

Ajit Pawar defeated his nephew Yugendra Pawar, who was endorsed by 83-year-old Sharad Pawar, by a margin of over 1 lakh votes.

Marking a sharp turnaround from the party’s Lok Sabha performance, Ajit Pawar’s faction won 41 out of total 59 seats it contested.

Sharad Pawar’s faction may have garnered a higher vote share at 11.29 percent compared to Ajit Pawar’s 9.01 percent, but this support didn’t translate into seats.