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.