Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Female Deputy CM; Fadnavis Cancels Rallies
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News18•01-02-2026, 09:29
Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Female Deputy CM; Fadnavis Cancels Rallies
- •Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday, becoming the state's first female Deputy CM.
- •The oath-taking ceremony occurred just three days after Ajit Pawar's demise, drawing mixed reactions and criticism from some, including Sharad Pawar.
- •Following Sunetra Pawar's oath, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis canceled all his campaign rallies for the ongoing District Council elections.
- •Fadnavis's decision to halt campaigning, despite 22 rallies scheduled and strong BJP momentum, is attributed to Ajit Pawar's untimely death.
- •Sunetra Pawar expressed deep grief over her husband's passing but affirmed her commitment to duty and carrying forward his legacy of public service.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar's appointment as Deputy CM and Fadnavis's canceled rallies mark a significant political shift post-Ajit Pawar's death.
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