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Alt News co-founder Mohhamed Zubair arrested, opposition leaders slam Centre, Rahul Gandhi says truth triumphs over tyranny

BJP was condemned for the arrest of Mohammed Zubair because the Delhi Police reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News was arrested by Delhi Police on Monday evening on the grounds of allegedly hurting religious sentiments through one of his old tweets. The tweet was shared in 2018. As the news of his arrest was out, several people started showing support for him and many political leaders also criticised the actions of the Central government led by BJP.

BJP was condemned for the arrest of Mohammed Zubair because the Delhi Police reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The political leaders who criticised the BJP-led government for the arrest of Mohammed Zubair are Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC MP Mahua Moitra, and Congress youth leader Srinivas BV, among others.

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra called out Delhi Police for this arrest and said that they are bending over backwards to please sahibs and thumb their nose at the law.

She further said that Zubair was arrested on the trumped-up case without notice while assisting in the case where High Court gave him protection. Moitra concluded by saying that Ms Fringe Sharma enjoys a life of protection at taxpayer expense for exact same offences.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also condemned the act and said that every person exposing BJP’s hate, bigotry and lies is a threat to them. Arresting one voice of truth will only give rise to a thousand more. He concluded by saying that truth always triumphs over tyranny.

The youth Congress President, Srinivas BV said that busting fake news, propaganda of Godi Media, and exposing the hate speech of BJP is the reason he’s being arrested?

He further said that Nupur Sharma remains untouched while Zubair gets arrested for calling out the wrongdoings. We strongly condemn this act.

Kerala MLA MK Muneer said that he strongly condemns the arrest of journalist and Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair by Delhi Police. This is shameful and unacceptable.

He then said that what an irony that the person who made hate speech is roaming free while the journalist who uncovered it is detained.

Delhi Police said that Zubair was originally being questioned in an older case but was arrested in the new case after having sufficient evidence on record. He is still being questioned and police will present him before a magistrate tomorrow to seek further custody, it is learnt.

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Sharad Pawar reacts to Sunetra Pawar’s deputy chief minister appointment

Sharad Pawar clarifies that NCP did not inform the family before naming Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra deputy chief minister.

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Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is set to take on a prominent role following her husband’s tragic death in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. The decision to appoint her as Deputy Chief Minister was made solely by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s uncle and NCP-SP chief, revealed that the family was not consulted.

Addressing the media in Baramati, Sharad Pawar stated, “I don’t know,” when asked about being involved in the decision-making process for Ajit Pawar’s successor. He further clarified that he learned about the planned oath ceremony on Saturday evening through news reports. “We don’t know about the swearing-in. We got to know about it through the news. I have no idea about the swearing-in,” he added.

Sharad Pawar’s remarks underscore a clear separation between family matters and political decisions. The development comes after the NCP experienced a split in 2023, when Ajit Pawar broke away from his uncle’s faction to establish his own political path within Maharashtra.

This appointment positions Sunetra Pawar to carry forward her late husband’s political legacy, even as senior party leaders maintain a cautious distance from the process.

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Fadnavis to personally oversee Maharashtra budget after Ajit Pawar’s death

Devendra Fadnavis says he will personally take charge of Maharashtra’s upcoming budget to ensure Ajit Pawar’s work and vision are carried forward.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said he would personally oversee the preparation of the Maharashtra government’s 2026–27 budget following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, underlining the need for administrative continuity during the transition.

Fadnavis said Ajit Pawar, who also held the finance portfolio, had already completed most of the groundwork for the upcoming financial year. The chief minister added that he would step in to ensure the process moves forward without disruption.

“To ensure his vision is fulfilled, I will personally oversee the budget work starting tomorrow,” Fadnavis said, noting that Pawar had invested considerable effort in preparing the financial roadmap.

The chief minister clarified that while the bulk of the budget exercise had been completed by Ajit Pawar, decisions regarding who would formally present the budget in the legislature would be taken at a later stage.

“Ajit Dada had handled all the budget preparations. I will now look into the remaining processes. We will decide in due course who will present the budget,” he said.

Fadnavis also sought to reassure political stability within the ruling MahaYuti alliance. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party and the state government would stand “with full force” behind the Nationalist Congress Party and Ajit Pawar’s family.

“Whatever decision the NCP takes regarding its leadership or the family, we as a government and as the BJP will stand firmly behind them,” the chief minister said.

Responding to questions on the vacant deputy chief minister’s post, Fadnavis said discussions were ongoing but emphasised that the decision rested entirely with the NCP.

“They have met me twice to discuss their internal procedures and options. The final call is theirs, and it would not be appropriate for me to comment until they decide,” he said.

Fadnavis also spoke about the pending mayoral elections in Mumbai, Nagpur and other cities, stating that talks within the MahaYuti alliance were continuing. He said candidates would be finalised after consultations with local party leaders and legislators in the coming days.

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From shadows to spotlight: Sunetra Pawar prepares to step into Maharashtra power centre

Sunetra Pawar is set to step into Maharashtra’s power centre as deputy chief minister following the death of her husband Ajit Pawar.

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Sunetra Pawar is likely to take oath as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister on Saturday evening, marking a decisive shift in her political journey that has largely remained out of the public eye for nearly four decades.

Born Sunetra Patil, she was familiar with politics long before marrying Ajit Pawar in 1985. Her father Bajirao Patil was a prominent local leader, and her brother also remained active in public life. Despite this background, Sunetra Pawar chose not to contest elections for years, instead contributing to political decision-making quietly as the Nationalist Congress Party played a key role in Maharashtra and national politics.

That changed after the NCP split in 2023, when Ajit Pawar broke away from his uncle Sharad Pawar and laid claim to the party’s name and symbol. A year later, Sunetra Pawar entered electoral politics, contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Baramati against her sister-in-law Supriya Sule. She lost the contest by a margin of over 1.5 lakh votes but was elected to the Rajya Sabha a few months later.

Her political trajectory took a dramatic turn on Wednesday after a plane crash claimed the life of Ajit Pawar and four others. The development has placed Sunetra Pawar at the centre of Maharashtra’s political landscape.

At 62, and still coping with personal loss, she is expected to take charge as the NCP legislature party leader and assume the role of deputy chief minister, stepping into a position long associated with her husband’s political influence.

Education and public initiatives

Born in October 1963, Sunetra Pawar holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from SB College in Aurangabad. After her marriage, she was associated with the Baramati High-Tech Textile Park, where she was involved in decision-making related to production, investment, employment, and women’s empowerment.

She is also a trustee of Vidya Pratishthan, an educational group that caters to over 25,000 students.

In 2010, she founded the Environmental Forum of India, which played a role in developing Katewadi village as the country’s first eco-village, focusing on water conservation and solar energy use. Her work has included grassroots campaigns on biodiversity protection, water management, and drought mitigation.

Swearing-in and political challenges ahead

Sunetra Pawar is expected to be sworn in at 5 pm on Saturday, following discussions within the party that led to her agreeing to take up the responsibility.

NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal said that many within the party believe she should be given the role, adding that the vacant deputy chief minister’s post could be filled by her. He also indicated that a meeting would be held to elect the legislature party leader.

NCP working president Praful Patel said the party was united on the decision.

One of the key political questions ahead of Sunetra Pawar’s tenure will be whether the NCP should pursue reunification with the Sharad Pawar faction. Party sources have said Ajit Pawar was working towards a reunion before his death, though the political dynamics may now shift.

Any reunification would also raise questions about future leadership and political alignment, as Ajit Pawar’s faction is currently aligned with the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, while the Sharad Pawar group remains with the Congress and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.

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