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Sunetra Pawar

Sunetra Pawar

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra; holds Excise, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Welfare and Minorities Development portfolios; Pawar family backed NCP chief

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Notable Quotes

"I will work tirelessly and honestly in these roles." — Statement after receiving portfolio allocations, January 31, 2026

Stories

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash

Force in Play

Sworn in January 31 as first woman Deputy CM; granted Z-Plus security February 4; allotted Devgiri bungalow February 5; faces legal challenge to appointment

Ajit Pawar, who served as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister six times over three decades, died on January 28, 2026, aged 66, when his chartered Learjet crashed at Baramati Airport. His wife Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as his successor on January 31, becoming the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister and taking three portfolios. Recent developments include her upgraded Z-Plus security cover, allotment of the official Devgiri bungalow, and Pawar family endorsement as NCP chief on February 5.

Updated Feb 5