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Sunetra Pawar Takes Charge as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister

Sunetra Pawar has officially taken charge as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. She has been allocated the key portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs, and Minorities Development. Her appointment follows the tragic death of former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash last month. Pawar, a Rajya Sabha MP, is known for her environmental activism and founded the Environmental Forum of India in 2010.

Key Points: Sunetra Pawar Appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister

  • Assumed office as Deputy CM
  • Portfolios include Excise & Sports
  • Paid tribute to BR Ambedkar
  • Founded Environmental Forum of India
  • Succeeds late Ajit Pawar
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NCP leader Sunetra Pawar takes charge as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister

NCP leader Sunetra Pawar assumes role of Maharashtra Deputy CM, allocated portfolios including Sports and Excise, following Ajit Pawar's passing.

"She has emerged as a driving force behind several initiatives that promote inclusive and sustainable progress."

Mumbai, February 10

Nationalist Congress Party leader Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday 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.

Earlier in the day, Pawar visited the Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Prabhadevi and offered prayers ahead of assuming office.

NCP MPs Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, Maharashtra State Women's Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar, Parth Ajit Pawar, Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust Chairman Sadanand Saravankar, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Pawar also paid tribute to BR Ambedkar.

The post fell vacant after Ajit Pawar passed away on January 28, when a chartered aircraft carrying him crash-landed in Baramati. His personal security officer, a flight attendant, and two pilots were also among those who lost their lives in the incident.

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.

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
It's heartening to see her start her tenure with prayers and by paying tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. Shows respect for our traditions and values. Hope she brings positive change, especially for youth and minorities.
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Aman W
The circumstances under which this post became vacant are so tragic. My condolences to the Pawar family and all who lost loved ones in that crash. May Sunetra Pawar ji honor her predecessor's legacy through her work.
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Sarah B
Interesting portfolio mix - Excise, Sports, and Minorities Development. That's quite a range. Hopefully, her NGO experience with EFOI translates into effective policy, especially for water management in drought-prone areas.
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Vikram M
While I wish her success, I hope this isn't just political maneuvering. The real test will be on-ground delivery. The Sports portfolio needs urgent attention to develop infrastructure beyond Mumbai and Pune.
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Kavya N
As a woman leader, it's inspiring to see her rise to this position. Her work in rural empowerment gives hope that development will reach the villages. Jai Maharashtra! 💪

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