Sunetra Pawar took oath as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra on Saturday, three days after her husband Ajit Pawar's death in airplane crash in Baramati (Image: x/@SunetraA_Pawar)
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Sunetra Pawar Sworn In as Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM, Vows to Uphold Ajitdada's Legacy

  • Sunetra Pawar made history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister, taking oath at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai.
  • She expressed deep emotion on X, committing to carry forward the ideals of her late husband, Ajit Pawar, focusing on farmers, laborers, women, youth, and deprived sections.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her, expressing confidence in her leadership and her ability to fulfill Ajitdada's vision.
  • Sunetra Pawar has been assigned three key portfolios: State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Minorities Development and Aukaf, previously held by Ajit Pawar.
  • Her appointment aims to stabilize the BJP-led Mahayuti government ahead of the crucial budget session, with CM Fadnavis taking over Finance and Planning.

Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM, pledging to continue Ajit Pawar's legacy.

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