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Sharad Pawar
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- Born 12 December 1940
- Age 84
- Birth Place Baramati, Bombay Province, British India, (present-day, Maharashtra India)
- Profession Politician, Cricket Administrator
- Political Party Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar)(2024-present)
- In Office 9th President Of The International Cricket Council (ICC) 2010-2012, 28th Union Minister Of Agriculture 23 May 2004 - 26 May 2014, 9th Union Minister Of Consumer Affairs, Food And Public Distribution 22 May 2004 - 19 January 2011, 9th Leader Of The Opposition In Lok Sabha 19 March 1998 - 26 April 1999, 15th Union Minister Of Defence 1991-1993, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2009-2014, 6th Chief Minister Of Maharashtra 6 March 1993 - 14 March 1995, Member Of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly 1967-1991, Memeber Of Maharashtra Legislative Council 1993-1996
- Residence 45, Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Mumbai
Sharad Pawar BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 10 Feb 2025
The founder and president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Pawar began his career as a member of the Indian National Congress and has held several key positions in the government. Pawar became the member of Maharashtra’s Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1967. He served as the min...
Sharad Pawar PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Pratibha Pawar (1967), |
| Children | Supriya Sule (daughter) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Sharad Pawar
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Chief Minister of Maharashtra | 18 July 1978 - 17 February 1980 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 2014 - Present |
| Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | 2004 - 2011 |
| Minister of Agriculture | 23 May 2004 - 26 May 2014 |
SHARAD PAWAR NEWS
Supriya Sule opens up about father Sharad Pawar's progressive parenting: 'Wanted to adopt'
August 11, 2026 5:43 pm
"When they say he's a liberal, it's not just chatter. It's not just talking, it's also working," Supriya Sule added.
Rohit Pawar on NDA buzz: Unsure of Sharad Pawar-led NCP's stance ahead of delimitation bill
August 10, 2026 10:16 am
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar said he is waiting to see the party’s next move amid speculation of an alliance with the BJP-led NDA.
The Daily Catch-Up: RBI pause, NEET reform, Meta under spotlight
August 05, 2026 9:42 pm
The RBI holds interest rates steady, Parliament turns its attention to social media platforms, fresh reforms are proposed for NEET, and India's digital payments model faces another debate.
Amid organisational overhaul, Sharad Pawar's NCP dissolves state party spokesperson’ panel
August 06, 2026 1:13 am
Amid organisational overhaul, Sharad Pawar's NCP dissolves state party spokesperson’ panel.
'With Sharad Pawar,' grand-nephew Yugendra says, but doubts BJP tie-up
August 03, 2026 1:14 pm
Yugendra Pawar dismissed speculations of an NCP(SP)-BJP alliance, saying the parties have different ideologies while reaffirming his support for Sharad Pawar.
'No question of joining hands with NDA' Sharad Pawar as Sule meets Shah
July 29, 2026 12:31 am
A series of meetings between NCP (SP) leaders and BJP leaders this month has sparked speculation that the party is contemplating joining the National Democratic Alliance.
NCP merger buzz revives as Parth Pawar, Praful Patel meet Sharad Pawar in Delhi. Then a denial
July 28, 2026 9:36 pm
Pawar-Modi, Shah-Sule and Patel-Parth meetings over the past week reignite speculation, even as both factions rule out a reunion
Sharad Pawar: Told PM to talk to students or face consequences
July 26, 2026 11:34 am
The NCP (SP) chief said the government was forced to accept moral responsibility because the students refused to back down.
Devendra Fadnavis' balancing act amid NCP drama, delimitation Bill headcount
July 17, 2026 4:36 pm
A close confidante of Sharad Pawar, who has worked with him for decades, says, “Decoding Sharad Pawar's strategy is almost impossible. What he does, when and why is known only to him.”
Sharad Pawar's next move? NCP factions in late-night meet with Devendra Fadnavis
July 15, 2026 10:54 am
Ruling and Opposition NCP leaders meet the Chief Minister amid renewed speculation over the Sharad Pawar camp's next move and growing unease within the ruling party
SHARAD PAWAR PHOTOS
In Pictures: Sharad Pawar celebrates his 85th birthday at Y B Chavan Centre in Mumbai
December 12, 2025 3:19 pm
Sharad Pawar, the veteran NCP leader, met party workers and well-wishers at Y B Chavan Centre in Mumbai on his 85th birthday as leaders and supporters extended greetings in person and through social media.
'MLAs come, and can go anywhere': NCP chief Sharad Pawar's party meeting in pictures
July 07, 2023 7:42 am
NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar convened a working committee meeting of the party Wednesday which was attended by 16 MLAs and office-bearers of the party’s frontal cells.
From Ajit Pawar’s swearing-in, to Sharad Pawar’s show of strength: How the Maharashtra crisis unfolded in pictures
July 03, 2023 5:02 pm
On Monday, Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He will be sharing the post with BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis.
Mamata Banerjee in New Delhi to forge strategy for an anti-BJP front
March 27, 2018 9:48 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in New Delhi On Tuesday on a four-day visit to talk with several opposition leaders about an anti-BJP front for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated on his 75th birthday in New Delhi
December 10, 2015 9:55 pm
NCP chief Sharad Pawar was felicitated during an award and felicitation ceremony on his 75th birthday in New Delhi. Narendra Modi, Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Arun Jaitley, Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and others were present at the event.
Maharashtra Polls: Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar stir a storm
October 12, 2014 10:30 am
MNS chief Uddhav Thackeray campaigns for Shivsena candidates of Thane at Thane Central Maidan, Mumbai on Saturday (October 11).
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