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Bigger Role for Sunetra Pawar? Maharashtra Minister Seeks Cabinet Berth for ‘Vahini’ After Ajit Pawar's Death

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leaders propose a cabinet position for Sunetra Pawar to continue Ajit Pawar’s legacy amid ongoing talks to merge rival party factions.

  • On Thursday, voices within the Nationalist Congress Party urged that Sunetra Pawar be given a state cabinet berth a day after Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, while Narhari Zirwal said people want 'vahini' inducted and leaders will discuss it.
  • Several rounds of talks had taken place and eight days ago it was decided to fight the February 5 Zilla Parishad polls on the NCP clock symbol, with a final merger call after elections.
  • Sunetra Pawar contested the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Baramati and lost to Supriya Sule, while NCP leader Pramod Hindurao urged her to carry forward Ajit Pawar's legacy and support party workers.
  • Several NCP figures said they will consult leadership before deciding on Sunetra's induction, acknowledging they cannot yet predict political outcomes after Ajit Pawar's death.
  • Ajit Pawar's 2023 alignment with the Shinde government reshaped the party, while Nationalist Congress Party leaders urged Sunetra Pawar lead the alliance constituent amid unfinished merger talks.
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nagpurtoday.in broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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