Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra Deputy CM; Swearing-in Today
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News18•31-01-2026, 09:14
Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra Deputy CM; Swearing-in Today
- •Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, will be sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister today at 5 PM at Lok Bhavan.
- •She is currently a Rajya Sabha MP and will need to be elected to the Assembly within six months, likely contesting the Baramati by-election.
- •Pawar is expected to be allocated the Excise and Sports portfolios, while the Finance portfolio, previously held by Ajit Pawar, will likely remain with CM Fadnavis.
- •Her appointment aims to revive the NCP, making her potentially Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister.
- •Discussions are ongoing regarding the Finance portfolio, with NCP leaders demanding it as per coalition agreements, amidst BJP's growing influence in Maharashtra.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's Deputy CM, aiming to strengthen NCP amidst shifting political dynamics.
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