An important meeting of Nationalist Congress Party MLAs is underway in Mumbai, and in this meeting, Sunetra Pawar is going to be elected as the group leader. After that, she will take oath as the first female Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. After arriving in Mumbai from Baramati in the morning, she discussed with the key leaders of the party.
Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar and four of his associates died in a plane crash on January 28. The departure of Ajit Pawar, who was handling the responsibilities of Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Department, has created a significant void in the state's politics.
Sunetra Pawar had previously contested the election from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency. Currently, she is a member of the Rajya Sabha and is expected to contest the upcoming Assembly elections.
Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has welcomed this decision, stating that it is a right step in the current situation. On the other hand, Sharad Pawar has clarified that he was not informed about these developments. The final decision on the Deputy Chief Minister's position will be taken by the Chief Minister, said State President Sunil Tatkare. Everyone is now focused on what direction this decision, taken in the state's mourning atmosphere, will lead to.
In Brief
An important meeting of NCP MLAs is underway in Mumbai
Sunetra Pawar is to be elected as the group leader in this meeting
Sunetra Pawar will take oath as Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister
Arrived in Mumbai from Baramati early morning
Discussed with key party leaders