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Sharad Pawar
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Pawar in 2013
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Y. P. Trivedi |
| Constituency | Maharashtra |
| President of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2024 |
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| Preceded by | office established |
| 9th President of the International Cricket Council (ICC) |
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| In office 2010–2012 |
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| Preceded by | David Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Alan Isaac |
| 28th Union Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 23 May 2004 – 26 May 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Rajnath Singh |
| Succeeded by | Radha Mohan Singh |
| 9th Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | |
| In office 22 May 2004 – 19 January 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Sharad Yadav |
| Succeeded by | K. V. Thomas |
| 9th Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha | |
| In office 19 March 1998 – 26 April 1999 |
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| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Speaker | G. M. C. Balayogi |
| Preceded by | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Succeeded by | Sonia Gandhi |
| 15th Union Minister of Defence | |
| In office 1991–1993 |
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| Prime Minister | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Preceded by | Chandra Shekhar |
| Succeeded by | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009–2014 |
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| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil |
| Constituency | Madha, Maharashtra |
| In office 1996–2009 |
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| Preceded by | Bapusaheb Thite |
| Succeeded by | Supriya Sule |
| Constituency | Baramati, Maharashtra |
| In office 1991–1993 |
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| Preceded by | Ajit Pawar |
| Succeeded by | Bapusaheb Thite |
| Constituency | Baramati, Maharashtra |
| In office 1984–1985 |
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| Preceded by | Shankarrao Bajirao Patil |
| Succeeded by | Sambhajirao Kakade |
| Constituency | Baramati, Maharashtra |
| 6th Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
| In office 6 March 1993 – 14 March 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Sudhakarrao Naik |
| Succeeded by | Manohar Joshi |
| In office 26 June 1988 – 25 June 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Shankarrao Chavan |
| Succeeded by | Sudhakarrao Naik |
| In office 18 July 1978 – 17 February 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Vasantdada Patil |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
| Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1967–1991 |
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| Preceded by | Malatibai Madhavrao Shirole |
| Succeeded by | Ajit Pawar |
| Constituency | Baramati |
| Memeber of Maharashtra Legislative council | |
| In office 1993–1996 |
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Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar
12 December 1940 Baramati, Bombay Province, British India (present-day Maharashtra, India) |
| Political party | Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) (2024–present) |
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Indian National Congress (1958–1999) Nationalist Congress Party (1999–2024) |
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Pratibha Pawar
(m. 1967) |
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| Children | Supriya Sule (daughter) |
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Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar (born 12 December 1940) is a well-known Indian politician. He has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra four times. He was also a minister in the central government, holding important roles like Minister of Defence and Minister of Agriculture.
Pawar founded the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in 1999. Before that, he was part of the Indian National Congress. Today, he leads his group of the NCP in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of India's parliament. He is also the leader of Maha Vikas Aghadi, a political group in Maharashtra.
He comes from Baramati in Maharashtra and is a key figure in the state's politics. Many members of his family, like his daughter Supriya Sule and nephew Ajit Pawar, are also involved in politics.
Beyond politics, Sharad Pawar has been active in sports. He was the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2005 to 2008. He also served as the President of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2010 to 2012.
In 2017, the Indian government gave him the Padma Vibhushan. This is the second-highest civilian award in India.
Contents
- Sharad Pawar's Family Life
- Sharad Pawar's Political Journey
- Starting in Politics
- Early Years as an MLA (1967-1978)
- Becoming Chief Minister (1978-1987)
- Return to Congress and Chief Minister Again (1987-1990)
- National Role and Fourth Term as Chief Minister (Early 1990s)
- Challenges and New Elections (Mid-to-Late 1990s)
- Forming the Nationalist Congress Party
- Minister in the UPA Government (2004-2014)
- Political Career Since 2014
- Ajit Pawar's Rebellion in 2023
- Role in Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
- Sharad Pawar's Sports Administration Roles
- Educational Work
- Awards and Recognitions
- Images for kids
- See Also
Sharad Pawar's Family Life
Sharad Pawar is one of eleven children. His parents were Govindrao Pawar and Shardabai Pawar. His father, Govindrao, worked for a farmers' cooperative in Baramati. He also helped set up sugar mills in the area.
Sharad Pawar's mother, Shardabai, was elected to the local district board three times. She also managed the family farm. Sharad Pawar finished his schooling from Maharashtra Education Society's High School in Baramati.
His younger brother, Pratap Pawar, runs a Marathi newspaper called Sakal. His nephew, Ajit Pawar, is a politician and has been a Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. His grandnephew, Rohit Rajendra Pawar, is also a politician.
Sharad Pawar is married to Pratibha. They have one daughter, Supriya Sule, who is a Member of Parliament for the Baramati area. The Pawar family is a well-known political family in Maharashtra.
Sharad Pawar's Political Journey
Starting in Politics
Sharad Pawar's political journey began when he was still a school student. In 1956, he helped organize a protest for Goan Independence. He was also active in student politics during college.
In 1958, he joined the Indian Youth Congress. By 1962, he became the president of the Youth Congress in the Pune district. He quickly became known to important leaders in the party.
Early Years as an MLA (1967-1978)
In 1967, at just 27 years old, Pawar was chosen to run for the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Baramati. He won the election and served as an MLA until 1990. He was seen as a promising young leader by Yashwantrao Chavan, a senior politician.
During the 1970s, when Maharashtra faced a severe drought, Pawar helped build water tanks in his area. He was also involved in local cooperative societies, especially sugar mills. Later, he became a state minister for home affairs.
Becoming Chief Minister (1978-1987)
In 1978, Sharad Pawar formed a new government with another party. At 38, he became the youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra. This government was called the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF).
However, his government was dismissed in 1980 when Indira Gandhi's party returned to power. In 1983, Pawar became the president of his own party, the Congress (S).
In 1984, he won a seat in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of parliament) from Baramati. But he chose to return to state politics and became the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra assembly.
Return to Congress and Chief Minister Again (1987-1990)
In 1987, Pawar rejoined the Indian National Congress. In 1988, he became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again. His job was to manage the growing influence of the Shiv Sena party in the state.
In the 1990 state elections, his party faced a tough challenge from the Shiv Sena and BJP alliance. Congress did not win a clear majority, but Pawar managed to form a government with the help of independent members. He was sworn in as Chief Minister for the third time.
National Role and Fourth Term as Chief Minister (Early 1990s)
In 1991, after the assassination of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, P.V. Narasimha Rao became the new Prime Minister. Rao appointed Sharad Pawar as the Defence Minister of India. He held this important position until 1993.
Later, he was asked to return to Maharashtra as Chief Minister for his fourth term. This happened in March 1993. Shortly after, Mumbai experienced a series of bomb blasts. Pawar worked to manage the situation and ensure peace.
Challenges and New Elections (Mid-to-Late 1990s)
In the mid-1990s, Pawar's government faced some challenges. There were accusations of corruption, though no evidence was produced. Also, a tragic stampede occurred in Nagpur in 1994, which affected his government's image.
In 1995, new state elections were held. The Shiv Sena-BJP alliance won, and Pawar stepped down as Chief Minister. He then served as the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly.
In 1996, Pawar won a seat in the Lok Sabha and moved to national politics. In 1998, he again led Congress to a big win in Maharashtra's Lok Sabha seats. He then served as the Leader of Opposition in the 12th Lok Sabha.
Forming the Nationalist Congress Party
In 1999, Sharad Pawar, along with other leaders, disagreed with the Congress party's choice for prime minister. They believed the candidate should be born in India. Because of this disagreement, Pawar and his colleagues were removed from the party.
As a result, Sharad Pawar founded the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in June 1999. Even though they had left Congress, the NCP later joined forces with Congress to form a government in Maharashtra.
Minister in the UPA Government (2004-2014)
After the 2004 national elections, Pawar joined the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. He became the Minister of Agriculture under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He continued in this role when the UPA government was re-elected in 2009.
During his time as Agriculture Minister, he focused on food security and farmer welfare.
Political Career Since 2014
In 2012, Sharad Pawar announced that he would not run for the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. He wanted to make way for younger leaders. He was then elected to the Rajya Sabha in April 2014.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Pawar's NCP and the Congress party worked together. While the BJP won nationally, the NCP secured five seats in Maharashtra.
The 2019 state assembly elections followed soon after. Many politicians left the NCP to join other parties. However, Sharad Pawar campaigned actively for the NCP-Congress alliance. His efforts helped both parties perform better than expected.
After the election, a political situation arose in Maharashtra. The NCP, Shiv Sena, and Congress formed a new government called the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister, and the NCP returned to power.
In June 2020, Pawar was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha. In 2023, he announced his decision to step down as the NCP chief but later took it back due to strong requests from party workers.
Ajit Pawar's Rebellion in 2023
In July 2023, Sharad Pawar's nephew, Ajit Pawar, decided to join the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra. Many NCP MLAs supported Ajit Pawar. This led to two groups within the NCP: those loyal to Sharad Pawar and those supporting Ajit Pawar.
Role in Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
Sharad Pawar is a member of the Coordination Committee for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.). This group is a major opposition alliance in India. The committee helps decide the national plans and campaign issues for the alliance.
Sharad Pawar's Sports Administration Roles
Sharad Pawar has a strong interest in various sports, including cricket, kabbadi, kho kho, wrestling, and football.
He has held important positions in many sports organizations:
- Mumbai Cricket Association
- Maharashtra Wrestling Association
- Maharashtra Kabbadi Association
- Maharashtra Kho Kho Association
- Maharashtra Olympics Association
- President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2005 to 2008
- Vice President of the International Cricket Council
- President of the International Cricket Council from 2010 to 2012
Educational Work
In 1972, Sharad Pawar founded Vidya Pratishthan. This organization aims to provide education to children in rural areas. It now runs many schools and colleges that teach subjects like information technology and biotechnology.
Pawar is also connected with the Hon. Sharad Pawar Public School and the Sharad Pawar International School in Pune. He is also involved with the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy. He is the current president of the Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, an old educational organization.
Awards and Recognitions
- Padma Vibhushan (2017): This is India's second-highest civilian award. He received it in 2017.
- Newsmakers Achievers Awards 2022
- Lokmat Parliamentary Lifetime Achievement Award: He received this award for his contributions as a parliamentarian.
Images for kids
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Pawar takes charge as Union Minister in 2004
See Also
- First Sharad Pawar ministry
- Political families of Maharashtra
