In a major political development in Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Minister. The decision comes shortly after the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar, with the appointment taking place just a day after his final rites. As per the official bulletin, Sunetra Pawar has accepted the party’s proposal to assume the post and will continue to hold the exercise and sports portfolios.
Alongside this change, an important administrative reshuffle has been announced. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will assume charge of the finance ministry ahead of the upcoming budget session. The move is widely viewed as a strategic effort by the party leadership to ensure stability and provide clear direction ahead of the Pune Zilla Parishad elections scheduled for 7 February.
The transition follows consultations within the Pawar family and deliberations among senior party leaders. While Sunetra Pawar’s elevation to the deputy chief minister’s post marks a significant moment, the transfer of the finance portfolio to the Chief Minister signals a notable shift in Maharashtra’s power dynamics during this interim phase.
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