Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, January 31, 2026, marking a historic moment in the state's political history following the death of her husband, Nationalist Congress Party leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Governor at a small ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, here. Her elevation to the post of Deputy Chief Minister is being viewed as an effort to ensure continuity of leadership and stability within the Nationalist Congress Party during a period of transition following Ajit Pawar's death.
Soon after the swearing-in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sunetra Pawar and expressed confidence that s...