Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Saturday expressed confidence that Sunetra Pawar, as Deputy Chief Minister, would continue to work for the development of the state, as late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar used to do.

Speaking to ANI, Ashish Shelar said, "We have lost a very big leader of the state. Sunetra Pawar took the oath as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister after a decision by her family, her party, and the NDA. Sunetra Pawar will continue to work for the development of the state, as late Ajit Pawar used to do."

Earlier, PM Modi on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar, widow of Ajit Pawar, after she took oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in Mumbai.

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