Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM, Vows to Uphold Ajitdada's Legacy
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 19:57
Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM, Vows to Uphold Ajitdada's Legacy
- •Sunetra Pawar made history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, taking oath at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai.
- •She expressed deep emotion on X, committing to carry forward the ideals of her late husband, Ajit Pawar, focusing on farmers, laborers, women, youth, and deprived sections.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her, expressing confidence in her leadership and her ability to fulfill Ajitdada's vision.
- •Sunetra Pawar has been assigned three key portfolios: State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Minorities Development and Aukaf, previously held by Ajit Pawar.
- •Her appointment aims to stabilize the BJP-led Mahayuti government ahead of the crucial budget session, with CM Fadnavis taking over Finance and Planning.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM, pledging to continue Ajit Pawar's legacy.
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