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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
As MVA seat-sharing impasse continues, it is down to Sharad Pawar to break the deadlock
October 21, 2024 5:46 pm
Congress cancels Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting, asks its Maharashtra leaders to stay put in Delhi; party waiting for next moves of Shiv Sena (UBT)
Sharad Pawar backing Jayant Patil for CM post irks Uddhav Sena, Congress
October 17, 2024 10:52 pm
''If Sharad Pawar has given such hints of backing Jayant Patil for the CM post, we will hold discussions with him,'' said Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut.
Confident that Maharashtra will progress under Jayant Patil: Sharad Pawar
October 16, 2024 10:58 pm
The NCP (SP) chief said a state, which ranked at the top in terms of progress and development, is now trailing at the bottom. "Patil is touring the state, raising hopes of people for a progressive and developed state.
In battle for Maharashtra, Mahayuti rides on schemes, OBC vote; MVA eyes Lok Sabha playbook
October 15, 2024 9:12 pm
The November 20 polls would be a litmus test for several top leaders cutting across party lines, ranging from Pawar, Uddhav and Patole to Shinde, Fadnavis and Ajit
Sharad Pawar gets Naik-Nimbalkar, legislator Deepak Chavan back in NCP (SP)
October 14, 2024 8:46 pm
The royal family of Naik-Nimbalkar is influential in Satara and adjoining district. It joining the NCP (SP) is a boost to the party ahead of Assembly elections.
Mumbai News Highlights: 2 detained after Baba Siddique shot dead, Eknath Shinde says 'will ensure all are arrested'
October 13, 2024 7:20 am
NCP Leader Baba Siddique shot dead: The firing occurred outside the office of his MLA son, Zeeshan Siddiqui, near Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, the official said. Two persons have been detained by Mumbai Police
With 2 BJP leaders set to join NCP-SP, workers say give priority to loyalists
October 07, 2024 3:43 am
The Congress has decided not take action against those MLA who have cross-voted but is unlikely to nominate them for the Assembly polls.
Rahul’s visits, Pawar’s manoeuvres: How MVA is working to win Maharashtra's sugar belt
October 02, 2024 7:29 pm
Opposition alliance looking to build on LS poll gains, repeat 2019 performance when Congress, NCP won more than half the seats in western part of the state
Communal elements trying to wipe out Koregaon Bhima history of sacrifice: Sharad Pawar
October 01, 2024 7:57 pm
The Maharashtra government set up the Koregaon Bhima Inquiry Commission in February 2018 under former High Court Chief Justice JN Patel to conduct a probe into the violence.
Rohit Pawar could become CM, says Pawar
September 30, 2024 10:28 am
Rohit Pawan, a first time MLA from Jamkhed constituency, has been playing an active part in the growth of NCP (SP) after its split.
