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Fadnavis Backs NCP's Deputy CM Pick, Sunetra Pawar Frontrunner

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the ruling Mahayuti alliance will support the NCP's decision on filling the vacant Deputy Chief Minister post. Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal revealed the party has decided to elect Sunetra Pawar, late leader Ajit Pawar's wife, as its legislative party leader. Former minister Anil Deshmukh expressed that Sunetra Pawar becoming Deputy CM would be a matter of great joy for the party. The discussions follow the tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this week.

Key Points: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Supports NCP's Deputy CM Decision

  • Fadnavis pledges alliance support for NCP's Deputy CM choice
  • NCP leaders propose Sunetra Pawar as legislative party leader
  • Anil Deshmukh expresses joy at Sunetra Pawar's potential elevation
  • Ajit Pawar's wish was to merge with Sharad Pawar's faction
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"We will stand with NCP's decision" Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on new DyCM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Mahayuti will back NCP's choice for Deputy CM. NCP leaders propose Sunetra Pawar as legislative leader.

"The decision will be taken by the NCP. We will stand by whatever decision the NCP takes. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Nagpur, January 30

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the Mahayuti alliance will back the Nationalist Congress Party's decision on the vacant Deputy CM post, following the demise of Ajit Pawar.

"The decision will be taken by the NCP. We will stand by whatever decision the NCP takes...We are standing by the family of Ajit Pawar and NCP," Devendra Fadnavis told reporters.

Earlier, NCP leaders met with CM Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the vacant Deputy CM post.

"We went to meet the CM. Praful Bhai (Praful Patel), Tatkare (Sunil Tatkare) I, and Munde (Dhananjay Munde). We also met him (Fadnavis) last night. We asked if everything could be done tomorrow, from the swearing-in ceremony to everything else. The Chief Minister said he had no problem with it," Maharashtra Minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said here on Friday.

Bhujbal also revealed that the party has decided to elect late Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, as legislative party leader.

"It was decided among us that we will give Sunetra Pawar's name as legislative party leader," he said.

Former Maharashtra Home Minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh also said that it will be a matter of great joy if Sunetra Pawar becomes the Deputy CM.

"If Sunetra Bhabhi is made Deputy Chief Minister, it will be a matter of great joy... The family will sit together after three or four days and then make a decision," he said.

He also said that NCP chief Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash on Wednesday, wanted to merge with Sharad Pawar's faction of NCP.

"It was the late Ajit Dada Pawar's heartfelt wish that both parties (Sharad Pawar faction and NCP) come together. For this, he had several meetings with Jayant Patil and others. Ajit Dada wanted both parties to unite as soon as possible, and a decision had already been made accordingly," he said.

Ajit Pawar, 66, died on Wednesday morning after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The plane crash-landed near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board the chartered plane. Among the deceased were his personal security officer, a flight attendant and two pilots.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Sunetra Pawar being considered. While it's a tragic situation, I hope the decision is based on capability and not just sentiment. Maharashtra needs strong leadership.
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Anjali F
The news about Ajit Dada wanting the factions to unite is the real story here. What a legacy he wanted to leave. If this brings the NCP together, it would be a fitting tribute. Hope the family finds strength.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while supporting the family is the right thing, the Deputy CM post is crucial for governance. The Mahayuti should ensure the final choice is someone who can handle the responsibility, not just a symbolic appointment. The state's interests must come first.
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Karthik V
Such a sudden and tragic loss. The plane crash details are heartbreaking. First and foremost, we should mourn and pay respects. Political decisions can wait a few days. Om Shanti.
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Priya S
Fadnavis showing great political maturity. This is how coalitions should work - with trust. Also, Bhujbal and Deshmukh's statements show the party is trying to stay united. A tough time for Maharashtra politics.

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