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News India Live, Digital Desk: Just three days after the demise (28 January 2026) of Ajit Pawar, popularly known as ‘Dada’ in Tajnagari, Maharashtra got his First woman Deputy Chief Minister Going to meet. today means 31 January 2026 Sunetra Pawar has been unanimously elected leader in the NCP Legislature Party meeting held at Vidhan Bhawan in Mumbai at 2 pm.
1. Swearing in and new responsibilities
Time and place: Sunetra Pawar this evening at 5:00 Will take oath as Deputy Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan (or Lok Bhavan).
Departmental workload: She will take charge of the ministries (Excise and Sports) which were earlier held by her husband Ajit Pawar.
watershed moment: 63-year-old Sunetra Pawar will be the first woman in the history of Maharashtra to hold this top post.
2. Discussion of ‘NCP Reunion’ and merger (NCP Reunion)
After the demise of Ajit Pawar, the entire politics is revolving around ‘Reunion’. The latest updates on this are as follows:
| events | Description |
|---|---|
| Ajit Pawar’s wish | According to Jayant Patil and other leaders, Ajit Pawar was an uncle before his demise. Sharad Pawar Wanted to forget differences with and unite the party. |
| date of merger | It is discussed that 12 February 2026 A formal merger of both the NCP factions may be announced. |
| Sharad Pawar’s stance | Sharad Pawar has denied any differences in the family. However, the meetings being held at Govind Bagh in the presence of Supriya Sule will decide the future strategy. |
3. Equation from ‘Mahalut’ to ‘Mahayuti’
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Agreeing to this appointment, he said that the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance stands with the Pawar family in this difficult time. Senior leaders Chhagan Bhujbal and Praful Patel have described this leadership change as essential to bring stability in the party.
[Image showing a transition from Ajit Pawar to Sunetra Pawar with the text ‘Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy CM’ and NCP party symbol]4. Challenges and political future
Sunetra Pawar, who till now was known for social work (Environmental Forum of India), is now directly at the center of power.
Baramati by-election: Now everyone’s eyes are on the Baramati assembly seat vacant due to the death of Ajit Pawar. There are speculations that Sunetra Pawar or her son (Parth or Jai) may contest elections from there.
Sister-in-law-sister-in-law equation: After losing to Supriya Sule in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Sunetra Pawar becoming the Deputy CM will make the balance of power interesting.
Will Sharad Pawar become a ‘finisher’ like Mahi (Dhoni)?
To fill the vacuum created by Ajit Pawar’s untimely departure, Sharad Pawar is once again seen in the role of ‘Chanakya’. While Sunetra Pawar’s appointment is an emotional card, the possible merger on February 12 will decide the direction of Maharashtra politics.