Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM; PM Modi Extends Wishes
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News18•31-01-2026, 18:16
Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM; PM Modi Extends Wishes
- •Sunetra Pawar, wife of late NCP president Ajit Pawar, took oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister in Mumbai.
- •She resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership and was administered the oath by Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhawan.
- •Sunetra Pawar was formally elected as the leader of the NCP legislative party earlier on the day of the ceremony.
- •She is expected to contest from the Baramati assembly seat, which became vacant after Ajit Pawar's demise.
- •PM Modi congratulated Sunetra Pawar, expressing confidence she will work for the state's welfare and fulfill Ajit Dada's dreams.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar makes history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM, facing challenges to unite NCP and manage alliances.
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