Sunetra Pawar
Sunetra Pawar, the wife of the late Ajit Pawar, is a member of the Rajya Sabha and is involved in Maharashtra politics, although she lacks significant administrative experience. Following her husband's tragic death, she may face challenges in navigating the leadership landscape of the NCP.
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Sunetra Pawar continues to face legal scrutiny in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank scam.
Maharashtra dy CM Sunetra Pawar still facing scrutiny in Rs 25k cr bank scam; Pawar couple also probed under benami law | Mumbai News
India· 2026-02-01
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the first woman deputy chief minister of Maharashtra.
Sunetra is Maharashtra deputy CM; Sharad Pawar says not in loop | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-02-01
Sunetra Pawar took oath as deputy chief minister just three days after her husband's death, causing upset in the Pawar family.
To be or not to be: Ajit Pawar’s death pushes Sharad Pawar into a Hamlet dilemma | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-31
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the deputy chief minister in Maharashtra cabinet after replacing her late husband.
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra deputy CM: Wives who stepped in after powerful husbands to continue political legacy | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-31
Sunetra Pawar is set to be named the NCP leader and deputy chief minister.
No one from my family will attend Sunetra’s oath-taking ceremony: Sharad Pawar | Pune NewsIndia· 2026-01-31
Sunetra Pawar is appointed as deputy chief minister shortly after her husband's passing to pre-empt speculation around the NCP's leadership.
Speedy decision on Sunetra Pawar as dy CM to pre-empt takeover by NCP (SP)? | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-31Sunetra Pawar is being considered to succeed her late husband Ajit Pawar as deputy chief minister.
'NCP has to take decision; will stand with them': Devendra Fadnavis on Ajit Pawar successor | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30Sunetra Pawar is Ajit Pawar's wife and a Rajya Sabha MP, with many party members wanting her to take charge after his death.
Was Ajit Pawar considering an NCP merger before his death? What aides say | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30
Sunetra Pawar is being urged to return to state politics and take charge of the party following her husband's death.
NCP seniors want Ajit's wife Sunetra as deputy CM; calls in Baramati for either son to fight bypoll | Pune NewsIndia· 2026-01-29Sunetra Pawar is being pushed as a replacement for her late husband Ajit Pawar in the Fadnavis cabinet.
NCP in Catch-22: Ajit Pawar's 'last wish' and Mahayuti alliance; calls for Sunetra to step in | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-29
Sunetra Pawar is Ajit Pawar's wife and a Rajya Sabha member.
'Had a sinking feeling in my stomach': Ajit Pawar’s anecdote about 2024 mid-air scare with Devendra Fadnavis resurfaces - watch | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-28
Sunetra Pawar is a Rajya Sabha MP and active in Maharashtra politics.
Ajit Pawar death: Who leads NCP now? Will Sharad Pawar reunite factions? | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-28
