What is the history of the Congress-Pawar Alliance in Maharashtra?

In the state assembly elections held early in 1978, the two Congress parties ran separately but then formed an alliance to keep power under Vasantdada Patil and deny it to Janata Party which emerged as the biggest single party after the election, but without a majority. Pawar served as Minister of Industry and Labour in the Patil government.

What are the achievements of Ajay Pawar?

He holds a position of prominence in politics of India as well as the regional politics of Maharashtra. During his long career, Pawar has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on three occasions and held the posts of Minister of Defence and Minister of Agriculture in the Government of India.

Who was sharadabai Pawar?

Shardabai Pawar was also elected to the district local board three times between 1937 and 1952. and also looked after the family farm at Katewadi, ten kilometres from Baramati . The elder Pawars were keen supporters of education for their children.

What is the condition of Pawar?

In March 2021, Pawar was diagnosed with gallbladder stones and advised to have surgery. Pawar’s first political act was when as a schoolboy, he organized a protest march for Goan Independence in Pravaranagar in 1956. At college he was active in student politics.

Why did Pawar return to Congress(I) in 1987?

Congress (S), won 54 seats out of 288 in the state assembly, and Pawar became the leader of the opposition of PDF coalition which included the BJP, PWP, and the Janata party. His return to Congress (I) in 1987 has been cited as a reason for the rise of the Shiv Sena at that time.

Who is Govindrao Pawar?

Sharad Govindrao Pawar (Marathi pronunciation: [ʃəɾəd̪ pəʋaːɾ], born 12 December 1940), is an Indian politician with over sixty years of public service. He holds a position of prominence in Indian politics as well as in the regional politics of Maharashtra.

Why did Abdul Pawar join Congress (U)?

Pawar himself joined Congress (U). In the state assembly elections held early in 1978, the two Congress parties ran separately but then formed an alliance to keep power under Vasantdada Patil and deny it to Janata Party which emerged as the biggest single party after the election, but without a majority.