Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM Oath: Sharad Pawar Kept in Dark, Family Upset

• Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, is set to take oath as Deputy Chief Minister, accelerating political developments after Ajit Pawar's demise.
• A joint meeting of the Pawar family in Baramati to discuss NCP faction merger was missed by Sunetra, Parth, and Jay Pawar, who left for Mumbai.
• Family members are reportedly upset with Sunetra Pawar for not consulting them or Sharad Pawar before accepting the Deputy CM post.
• Sharad Pawar revealed he had no discussion with Sunetra Pawar about her oath-taking, stating, "We don't even know there's an oath-taking ceremony."
• Sharad Pawar acknowledged Ajit Pawar's wish for the two NCP factions to unite, expressing his desire to fulfill it.

Why It Matters: Sunetra Pawar's move to become Deputy CM without consulting Sharad Pawar has caused family discord and political uncertainty.