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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
Misuse of power, money to control election mechanism seen during Maharashtra polls: Pawar
November 30, 2024 12:31 pm
The senior leader termed allegations of Congress leaders such as Balasaheb Thorat that 7 per cent of votes were cast in the last two hours of the election as shocking.
Can Sharad Pawar dig party out of its hole? First challenge, civic polls; next, new cadre
December 01, 2024 12:59 pm
NCP (SP) leaders say don’t predict demise, party ready to fight on with “ideology” its weapon. Any which way, no early retirement for party patriarch.
Sharad Pawar moves Supreme Court against misuse of his photos, clock symbol by Ajit Pawar’s NCP camp
November 26, 2024 8:08 pm
The ruling Mahayuti comprising BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena clinched a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Ladki Bahin Yojana a key reason for defeat, will start with renewed vigour: Sharad Pawar
November 25, 2024 10:44 am
Sharad Pawar accused the ruling Mahayuti of launching the Ladki Bahin scheme only to win elections.
What next for Sharad Pawar after Ajit wins the battle of NCP, takes the bragging rights
November 24, 2024 7:16 pm
“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.
Lack of pan-Maharashtra narrative, personal vendetta led to MVA’s crushing defeat
November 24, 2024 7:45 am
The humiliating defeat has also raised the question over the existence of the MVA in the state as Maharashtra at present stands virtually without an Opposition in the legislative house.
In NCP vs NCP (SP) direct fights, Ajit Pawar’s party ahead of Sharad Pawar's
November 23, 2024 12:56 pm
Out of the 43 seats where the NCP and the NCP (SP) were contesting each other, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP was leading in 29 seats, as per early trends.
Maharashtra Assembly elections: Counting to begin in an hour; a look at the likely scenarios
November 23, 2024 7:13 am
The deadline for the formation of the government after the results is November 26, failing which President’s rule can be imposed in the state.
Sharad Pawar calls for a change of guard in Baramati, asks voters to elect Yugendra by a record margin
November 19, 2024 10:25 am
Criticizing the Mahayuti reign, Sharad Pawar said that over 20,000 farmers committed suicide and 64,000 women are missing. He said that Baramatikars should give an opportunity to the 'next generation', referring to his grand nephew Yugendra Pawar.
Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar's bags checked in Baramati
November 17, 2024 12:21 pm
The issue of poll officials checking politicians' luggage entered electoral discourse after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray recently filmed his bags being inspected and shared the video of it.
