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Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP Chief, Vows to Fulfill Ajit Pawar's Maharashtra Vision

Sunetra Pawar has been unanimously elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). She accepted the responsibility, stating it was to honor the dreams and vision of the late Ajit Pawar for Maharashtra. The party also announced Parth Pawar as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Sunetra Pawar currently serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, holding key portfolios.

Key Points: Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP National President

  • Unanimous election as NCP chief
  • Pledges to continue Ajit Pawar's vision
  • Party nominates Parth Pawar for Rajya Sabha
  • Also serves as Maharashtra Deputy CM
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"For all dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, have accepted responsibility": Sunetra Pawar after being elected NCP Chief

Sunetra Pawar unanimously elected NCP chief, accepts responsibility to continue Ajit Pawar's vision for Maharashtra's development and progress.

"For all the dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, everyone urged me to respect it. I have accepted this responsibility... - Sunetra Pawar"

Mumbai, February 26

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and newly elected Nationalist Congress Party chief Sunetra Pawar on Thursday said she has accepted the responsibility in keeping with the wishes of party workers and in honour of Ajit Pawar's vision for Maharashtra.

Sunetra Pawar was elected as the NCP National President today.

"After the sudden demise of Dada (Ajit Pawar), there was great unhappiness. All of them demanded that someone assume the position of Dada. For all the dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, everyone urged me to respect it. I have accepted this responsibility...We will go ahead together..." she told ANI.

The announcement was made in Mumbai, where NCP state president Sunil Tatkare confirmed her unanimous election and expressed confidence in her leadership.

"Sunetra Pawar has been unanimously elected as the national president of NCP. I express heartfelt gratitude to her. We have this trust that the path shown to us by Ajit Dada, secular ideology and to work for people round the clock is the same with which we will continue to work in the time to come," Tatkare said.

In a related development, Tatkare also announced the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

"On behalf of NCP, we have announced the name of Parth Pawar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election," he stated.

Earlier, on February 10, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sunetra Pawar took charge as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.

She was allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Auqaf.

Her appointment comes after Ajit Pawar died on the morning of January 28 when the Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) carrying him crashed-landed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The aircraft went down near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board. Among the deceased were Pawar, his personal security officer, a flight attendant, and two pilots. He was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

Sunetra Pawar was also elected as the NCP Legislative Party Leader earlier.

She is known for her work in sustainable development, environmental conservation, and rural empowerment. A Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, she has emerged as a driving force behind several initiatives that promote inclusive and sustainable progress.

In 2010, she founded the Environmental Forum of India (EFOI), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to raising environmental awareness and fostering eco-conscious communities. She has led extensive grassroots campaigns focusing on biodiversity conservation, protection of endangered species, water resource management, and drought mitigation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see a smooth transition. Her background in environmental work and rural empowerment is impressive. Hope she brings that same focus to her new role as party chief and Dy CM. Maharashtra needs stable leadership.
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Vikram M
While I wish her well, the immediate announcement of Parth Pawar for Rajya Sabha raises questions. The party should focus on internal democracy and giving opportunities beyond one family. Respectfully, hope this is the last of dynasty politics.
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Sarah B
It's a tragic way to come into leadership. Losing Ajit Pawar was a huge shock for the state. Her statement about honoring his dreams is touching. The real test will be uniting the party and delivering on governance.
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Aman W
She has a solid track record with her NGO work on water and drought. These are critical issues for our farmers. If she can translate that grassroots experience into policy, it could be very beneficial for rural Maharashtra.
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Kavya N
Strength to the Pawar family. It's good to see a woman stepping up to such a significant political role. Her journey from environmental activism to this position is inspiring for many young women in the state. 👍

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