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.