North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: End of an era and a new beginning in Maharashtra politics today 31 January 2026 Got to see. Three days after the untimely demise of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar Has taken oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of the state.
1. Ajit Pawar: A sad farewell (28 January 2026)
Ajit Pawar, known as ‘Dada’ of Maharashtra 28 January 2026 Died in a plane crash (Learjet 45 crash) in Baramati.
Accident: They were flying from Mumbai to Baramati when the plane crashed due to poor visibility during landing.
last farewell: He was cremated with state honors in Baramati on January 29, which was attended by many big leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Sharad Pawar.
2. Historic swearing in of Sunetra Pawar
After the NCP legislature party meeting, Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected leader.
Oath: this evening at 5:00 The Governor administered him the oath of office and secrecy at Raj Bhavan.
Special Achievement: Sunetra Pawar of Maharashtra First woman Deputy Chief Minister Are made.
Portfolio: She will take charge of the departments (like Excise and Sports) that were earlier held by her husband.
3. Future of NCP and hints of merger
After the demise of Ajit Pawar, discussions about the reunification of the ‘Pawar family’ in Maharashtra politics are intense:
| political developments | current situation |
|---|---|
| party leadership | Sunetra Pawar will now be the face of NCP (Ajit faction). |
| Reunion | There is speculation about the merger of the two groups in the presence of Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule. |
| february election | The party’s credibility will be at stake in the Pune Zilla Parishad and Baramati by-elections. |
4. Testing and Updates
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and CID are investigating this plane crash. of aircraft black box It has been recovered and initial investigation believes it to be a result of weather rather than a technical fault. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that the investigation will be transparent and time bound.
Will Sunetra be able to give a new direction to ‘Dada’s’ legacy?
Sunetra Pawar has always been active behind the scenes in the development and social work of Baramati. Now he not only faces the challenge of keeping the party united but also has the responsibility of proving his strength within the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance in the upcoming elections.
