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Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP Chief, Cementing Leadership After Ajit Pawar's Death

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party. Her political ascent follows the tragic death of her predecessor, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in January. Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha MP, is known for her advocacy in sustainable development and environmental conservation. She currently holds key state portfolios including Excise, Sports, and Minorities Development.

Key Points: Sunetra Pawar Elected NCP President, Maharashtra DyCM

  • Sunetra Pawar elected NCP National President
  • Also serves as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
  • Appointment follows death of Ajit Pawar in plane crash
  • Holds portfolios of Excise, Sports, Minorities
  • Founder of Environmental Forum of India
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Maharashtra DyCM Sunetra Pawar elected NCP chief

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar elected Nationalist Congress Party chief. She holds key portfolios and leads after the tragic death of Ajit Pawar.

"Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was elected as the Nationalist Congress Party National President - Praful Patel"

Mumbai, February 26

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar was elected as the Nationalist Congress Party National President on Thursday, announced by party leader Praful Patel.

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

The newly appointed Deputy CM has been 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.

Pawar's last rites were carried out with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati on January 29, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and carried out the final rituals.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis now holds the portfolios of Planning and Finance, which were previously assigned to the late Ajit Pawar, former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Sunetra Pawar was also elected as 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
The circumstances of her rise are heartbreaking. Losing a leader like Ajit Pawar in such an accident was a shock. Hope she can bring stability to the party and continue his legacy of development work in Baramati and beyond.
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Aman W
While I wish her the best, I hope this isn't just about political succession within a family. The party needs strong leadership that connects with the common karyakarta, not just dynastic continuity. Let's see some fresh ideas.
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Shreya B
Her work with EFOI and focus on sustainable development is commendable. Maybe she can bring that same dedication to her new roles, especially for youth and minorities. Maharashtra needs leaders who think long-term.
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David E
Interesting to see the portfolios she's been given. Excise is a major revenue source, and Sports/Youth Affairs is about building the future. A big responsibility. Hope she manages it well for the state's progress.
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Karthik V
A sad way to get a promotion. My condolences to the Pawar family. The state has lost a sharp political mind. Now, the focus should be on smooth governance. The CM and DyCM need to work as a strong team for Maharashtra.

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