Sunetra Pawar Takes Charge: A New Era for Beed and Pune

Sunetra Pawar, newly appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, has taken on the role of guardian minister for Beed and Pune. She succeeds her late husband, Ajit Pawar, after his untimely passing in a plane crash. Previously serving as the guardian minister, Ajit held various portfolios including finance.

Maharashtra's political landscape sees a new chapter as Sunetra Pawar is appointed the guardian minister of Beed and Pune districts. This decision, announced Tuesday, fills the void left by her late husband, Ajit Pawar, NCP leader who tragically died in a plane crash just days ago.

Sunetra was sworn in as the deputy chief minister last week, taking over all portfolios held by Ajit, with the exception of finance. Her appointment marks a significant milestone, making her the third woman to ever hold the position of Beed's guardian minister, following in the footsteps of Vimal Mundada and Pankaja Munde.

This pivotal change in leadership highlights the Pawar family's continuing influence in Maharashtra's political sphere, with Sunetra poised to carry forward the legacy of governance and development in these pivotal districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)