Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM, Gets Key Portfolios
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News18•31-01-2026, 18:42
Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM, Gets Key Portfolios
- •Sunetra Pawar took oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday.
- •She has been allocated three portfolios: State Excise, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Minority Development and Auqaf.
- •Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will handle the Finance Ministry and Planning Department, presenting the 2026 budget.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sunetra Pawar, wishing her success in her new role.
- •The swearing-in ceremony saw slogans of 'Ajit Dada Amar Rahe' as she signed the oath.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar makes history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM, securing three significant portfolios.
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