Watch: Sunetra Pawar: From social work to Maharashtra Deputy CM
Sunetra Pawar, former Rajya Sabha MP and social activist from Baramati, has been named Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister following Ajit Pawars death. Her rise reflects both her familys political legacy and her growing influence within the NCP and Maharashtra politics.
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Sunetra Pawar took oath without Sharad Pawars knowledge: NCP (SP)
Mumbai: NCP (SP) Maharashtra President Shashikant Shinde has claimed his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about NCP leader Sunetra Pawars swearing-in as the states Deputy Chief Minister. He also said that after the recent civic elections in the state, a decision was made to pursue the unification of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Pressure mounts on CM to take up admin, legislative roles too
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Maharashtra's Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar faces ongoing legal scrutiny in the Rs 25,000 crore MSCB scam, with the ED objecting to a clean chit. She and Ajit Pawar were also investigated under Benami Properties law, with properties worth Rs 1,000 crore attached, though they later received relief. The scam involved rule violations in loan disbursements to cooperative sugar factories.
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Watch: Sunetra Pawar takes oath as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra is Maha's first woman Dy CM, gets Ajit's portfolios except finance
In a historic moment for Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar stepped into the role of the state's first female deputy chief minister after taking her oath on Saturday. The ceremony, led by Governor Acharya Devvrat, saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Shiv Sena Minister Questions Haste In Sunetra Pawars Swearing-In
Ms. Pawar took oath as Maharashtras first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday evening in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The development comes just four days after the tragic death of her husband, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash at Baramati.
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Confident That She Will Fulfil Vision Of Ajit Dada': PM Modi Extends Wishes To Sunetra Pawar
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Green warrior to deputy CM: Sunetra Pawar steps into Maharashtra power vacuum
Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman deputy chief minister, stepping into public office following the tragic death of her husband, NCP leader Ajit Pawar. She pledged to carry forward his legacy and continue working for the state's development.
Sunetra Pawar Is Maharashtras Deputy CM, NCP Chief: Will The Reluctant Politician Reunite Party?
Amid buzz over NCP merger, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule mum on Sunetra Pawar's oath-taking; PM Modi, Rohit Pawar congratulate new deputy CM; Raj Thackeray questions NCP's functioning
'Ready To Serve': Sunetra Vows To Carry Ajit Pawar's Legacy After Maharashtra Deputy CM Oath
Sunetra Pawar reaffirmed the Mahayuti governments commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Developed India 2047.
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Elevation done, challenges next: How Maharashtra deputy CM Sunetra Pawar faces tough road ahead
Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath As Maharashtra Deputy CM Amid Chants Of Ajit Dada Amar Rahe | Watch
Sunetra Pawar is presently a Rajya Sabha MP and is not a member of either House of the Maharashtra legislature.
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Sunetra Pawar made history on Saturday by becoming Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister.
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PM Modi extends best wishes to new Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar
Best wishes to Sunetra Pawar Ji as she begins her tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the first woman to hold this responsibility, Modi said in a post on X.
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Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar. Elected NCP legislature party leader, she will assume his portfolios, excluding finance. This move echoes historical instances of women stepping into politics to uphold family legacies after their husbands' passing.
Sunetra Pawar Sworn In As Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Sunetra Pawar in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath, Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM
Sunetra Pawar's elevation comes days after the sudden demise of senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati.
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Sunetra Pawar oath ceremony: Ajit Pawar's wife sworn in as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath As Maharashtras First Woman Deputy Chief Minister
MUMBAI, Jan 31: Sunetra Pawar, 62, the wife of late NCP chief Ajit Pawar, was on Saturday sworn in as Maharashtras first woman deputy Chief Minister at a ceremony in Mumbai. Following her husband, deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawars death in an air crash in Baramati on January 28, the Nationalist Congress Party, a constituent of the Mahayuti government, elected her as the leader of its legislature wing. A letter to that effect was submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, [] The post Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath As Maharashtras First Woman Deputy Chief Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP Legislature Party in Maharashtra on January 31, three days after the death of her husband and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
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Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath, Becomes Maharashtra's 1st Woman Deputy Chief Minister
Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, took oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister today.
Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtras first woman Dy Chief Minister
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Partys Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar has sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, replacing her deceased husband and party chief Ajit Pawar, at the Lok Bhavan at 5 pm on Saturday, January 31. Right as she took the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister, there were fervent chants of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, stepping into the role previously held by her husband, Ajit Pawar, following his tragic passing. She will assume his responsibilities, excluding the finance portfolio. This significant political transition occurred after her unanimous election as the NCP legislative party leader.
Who is Sunetra Pawar? Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister
Sunetra Pawar has made history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister. This marks a major shift from her social work background to the center of state power. Her rise follows the passing of her husband, Ajit Pawar. Pawar's journey began with her Lok Sabha contest in Baramati and her subsequent Rajya Sabha nomination.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, takes oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar oath taking ceremony: Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. She is the first woman to hold this significant post in the state. This appointment follows the recent passing of her husband, Ajit Pawar. The Nationalist Congress Party leadership made this decision. Sunetra Pawar is currently a Rajya Sabha MP. The Baramati Assembly seat is now vacant.
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On Wednesday morning, NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash. Just three days later, on Saturday evening, his wife Sunetra Pawar is set to take the oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
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Live: Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as the Deputy CM of Maharashtra today after Ajit Pawar's death
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Sunetra Pawar has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Nationalist Congress Party. She is scheduled to be sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister today. This appointment marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold this significant position in the state. The party leadership aims for continuity and stability following this decision.
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Sunetra Pawar is poised to become the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. She has been selected as the NCP Legislative Party Leader. This move follows the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar. Sunetra Pawar will take the oath today. She is known for her work in sustainable development and rural empowerment.
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Sunetra Pawar Oath Taking Ceremony LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar will take oath as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister today, at 5 pm.
Sunetra Pawar To Take Oath As Maharashtra's Deputy CM Today
NCP's legislature party meeting is scheduled to take place in the city where Sunetra Pawar is set to be named as its leader.
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Ajit Pawars wife, Sunetra, is set to sworn-in as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra a post that felt vacant following her husbands death later in the evening today
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BARAMATI:NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed he had no idea about the swearing-in of Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, and said that his late nephew had finalised February 12 to announce a merger between the NCP factions. Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Sharad Pawar said that []
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