Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra's First Female Deputy CM? Speculation Rises After Ajit Pawar's Demise

• Ajit Pawar's sudden demise in a plane crash has created a void in Maharashtra's government and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).
• Discussions are underway regarding who will assume the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Ministry portfolios previously held by Ajit Pawar.
• Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and Chhagan Bhujbal met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, intensifying speculation about Sunetra Pawar.
• Chhagan Bhujbal claimed that if a decision is made in tomorrow's crucial NCP MLAs meeting in Mumbai, Sunetra Pawar's oath-taking could happen then.
• Party workers reportedly favor Sunetra Pawar for the Deputy CM role, with Bhujbal stating, "the show must go on" to fill the leadership void.

Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar is a strong contender for Maharashtra's Deputy CM post following Ajit Pawar's death.