Pawar rules out merger of NCP with CongressAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Ahead of the assembly elections in Maharashtra, Union Agricultural Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of merger with the Congress Party. Pawar also termed the statements by some Congress leaders on the issue as cheap publicity.
Government will pay special attention to farming: PawarJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government would pay full attention to the farming sector this year as there is a serious drought situation in the country due to insufficient rains, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told parliament Monday. "In the last four years, we had good produce as there were enough rains.
Nothing to worry about availability of food grains: PawarJuly 11th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that there was nothing to worry regarding availability of food grains in the country, as the situation would improve despite normal monsoon forecast. "Things should, however, improve as the Indian Meteorological Department predicted bountiful rains across the country in the month of August though the downpour would be less than normal this month," Pawar said.
Pawar warns of draught like situation in North IndiaJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today warned that, North India facing drought-like situation, and states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi might face serious problems due to scarcity of rains. Pawar, however, said the Ministry of Agriculture has prepared two contingency plans to face the situation arising from the failure of monsoon.
Sharad Pawar backs Manmohan Singh as PMMay 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar Saturday endorsed the candidature of Manmohan Singh as the next prime minister. Expressing satisfaction over the performance of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Pawar said that after the Congress' performance all its allies will support Manmohan Singh as the prime minister.
Samajwadi Party to support Sharad Pawar as PMApril 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Samajwadi Party (SP) General Secretary Amar Singh on Friday said his party would support Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar as Prime Minister. "The NCP is expected to win at least 15 of 21 seats in Maharashtra.
UPA leader will be selected after polls: PawarApril 23rd, 2009 BARAMATI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar Thursday tripped the Congress by saying that the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will pick its prime minister only after the Lok Sabha election results are known. Going against the Congress stand that Manmohan Singh will remain the prime minister of any future UPA government, Pawar said that the 'election and selection' of the leader of the government would occur after the elections get over May 16.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Pawar has qualities necessary to be PM: JayalalithaApril 20th, 2009 MADURAI - AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha said Monday that she considers Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) boss Sharad Pawar suitable for the country's top job.
Steps...so NCP leader slips awayApril 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar was in Panaji, but the party's Goa chief Wilfred D'Souza managed to give him the slip. D'Souza's 'inability' to accompany Pawar to the inauguration of the party's youth wing office and a subsequent press conference on the third floor of a building almost left the latter red-faced.
Sharad Pawar says no truck with any other coalitionApril 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has said he has no truck with any other coalition other than the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA). The NCP had caused a flutter in political circles when its leaders shared a common platform with 'Third Front' leaders in Orissa, ruled by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
Pawar-for-PM slogan palesMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - There don't seem to be too many takers for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) slogan "Pawar for PM". The Maharashtra Congress has made it clear that the party would neither lose nor gain much by aligning with the NCP, which is headed by the veteran Sharad Pawar.
Sugarcane farmers to get more for their produce: PawarFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Concerned over the low sugarcane output expected this year, the government is likely to raise prices, which would mean sugar mill owners would have to pay more for their produce. 'Sugarcane farmers have to get a competitive price, which in turn would encourage them to produce more.
Take technology to farmers, government tells corporatesFebruary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - With food security remaining a prime concern, the government Friday said it was looking at more cooperation and involvement of the corporate sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to take technology to farmers. 'We are looking at networking with private organisations and NGOs who can help take innovative technologies concerning agriculture to farmers and ensure there is maximum yield from the resources available to us,' T.
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