Following the heartbreaking loss of Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar has been elevated to lead the NCP legislature party and will be sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister at 5 PM today. The move, formalized in Mumbai, aims to steady the party’s course through turbulent waters.
The proposal by Dilip Walse Patil in the meeting garnered swift support from Chhagan Bhujbal and peers, marking a consensus-driven leadership change.
Expect a no-frills oath ceremony at Maharashtra Lok Bhawan, with Governor’s arrival timed for 4 PM. The 5 PM slot was promptly communicated to Raj Bhavan.
‘Overcoming Sunetra’s grief to accept this was paramount; Friday’s formalities paved the way,’ said Anil Bheedas Patil. ‘Local body polls demand her to shepherd Ajit’s prospective winners.’
Legislator Sana Malik lauded her cadre connectivity: ‘Two years of direct engagement make her the ideal bridge post-Ajit.’
Merger talks with Sharad Pawar’s NCP? Patil confirmed exploratory steps and media clips of interactions, but post-Ajit, clarity evades. ‘No merger before national leaders are in place,’ Malik asserted.
Sunetra’s leadership debut promises continuity, galvanizing NCP for electoral challenges ahead and perpetuating Ajit Pawar’s vision in Maharashtra’s dynamic political arena.