Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM; Sharad Pawar Unaware
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News18•31-01-2026, 14:56
Sunetra Pawar to be Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM; Sharad Pawar Unaware
- •Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister.
- •She will take charge of all departments previously held by Ajit Pawar, except for finance.
- •Sharad Pawar stated he was not consulted on Sunetra's appointment, calling it the Ajit Pawar faction's decision.
- •Sharad Pawar revealed Ajit Pawar's long-standing wish for NCP reunification, with discussions ongoing for months.
- •Speculation about NCP reunification is high, but many in Ajit Pawar's faction oppose returning control to Sharad Pawar.
Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar's appointment as Deputy CM sparks political debate and raises questions about NCP's future unity.
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