On December 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday wishes to Sharad Pawar, the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), on his 84th birthday. Modi expressed his wishes for Pawar's long and healthy life on the social media platform X. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also conveyed his birthday greetings to Pawar, wishing him good health and a long life.
Sharad Pawar, affectionately known as Saheb, was born on December 12, 1940, in Baramati, Pune. He began his political journey early, becoming the president of the State Youth Congress at 24 and joining the State Cabinet five years later. Pawar served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for seven years, during which the state became a leading industrial hub with a well-managed treasury.
Pawar has been a proponent of a society free from caste and communal biases, encouraging cultural and ethnic diversity in Maharashtra. He is an economic liberal, advocating for large-scale investments to drive economic growth and employment.
Last year, Ajit Pawar, a leader within the NCP, led a split in the party and joined the National Democratic Alliance, becoming the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Election saw a significant victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, with the BJP emerging as the largest party.
The Election Commission of India recognized Ajit Pawar's faction as the official NCP, granting them the 'clock' symbol. The Supreme Court allowed this with conditions, including not using Sharad Pawar's name or image in campaigns. The Sharad Pawar faction was directed to use the name 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar' and the 'man-blowing turha' symbol for elections.
Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, which means he is the head of the government and makes important decisions for the country.
Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India. He is currently the President of the Congress party.
Sharad Pawar is a veteran Indian politician and the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is a political party in India.
This means Sharad Pawar is celebrating his 84th year since he was born, which is a special occasion for him.
Baramati is a town in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its agriculture and educational institutions.
The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Maharashtra, responsible for making decisions and running the state.
These are unfair attitudes or discrimination based on a person's caste (social group) or religion, which some people try to eliminate for a fairer society.
The NCP, or Nationalist Congress Party, experienced a division where some members, led by Ajit Pawar, separated from the main group.
Ajit Pawar is a politician in India and a member of the Nationalist Congress Party. He is related to Sharad Pawar and led a split in the party.
NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Election Commission of India is an authority responsible for overseeing elections in India, ensuring they are fair and free.
In Indian elections, political parties are given symbols to represent them on the ballot paper. The 'clock' was the symbol for Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP.
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