By the NewsPatron Political Desk
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Ajit Pawar’s sudden departure left a void in Maharashtra’s politics. But before the state could even process the grief, the vacuum was filled—at breakneck speed.
Within just three days of the tragedy, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. Shortly after, their son Parth was sent to the Rajya Sabha.
To the casual observer, this looked like a party rallying around a grieving family. But to seasoned observers in Mumbai, the speed wasn’t just emotional; it was strategic.
As one viral Marathi thread on X asked: “Is this a tribute to Dada’s legacy, or a cold calculation to keep the remote control in BJP’s hands?”
The Midnight Meeting: Politics Don’t Mourn ?
While the public was absorbing the shock, the wheels of power were turning furiously behind the scenes.
Sources suggest that on the very night of Ajit Pawar’s cremation—where BJP leader Amit Shah was present—a crucial meeting took place at Devendra Fadnavis’s residence.
The attendees? The heavyweights of the Ajit faction: Dhananjay Munde, Tatkare, Praful Patel, and Chhagan Bhujbal.
Notably, leaders who had been “unwell” or distant suddenly became very active. The decision was made swiftly: Sunetra Pawar must take the oath immediately.
Why the rush? Because a delay meant a risk.
The “Checkmate” to Sharad Pawar ??
The urgency wasn’t about governance; it was about control.
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Sharad Pawar had hinted at a possible reunification of the NCP factions. Had there been a mourning period of 13 days, the emotional tide might have turned towards the patriarch, potentially bringing the Ajit faction back under his wing.
By installing Sunetra Pawar instantly—without informing Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, or Rohit Pawar—the BJP and the Ajit faction leaders effectively halted the merger.
It was a masterstroke. If Sunetra hadn’t stepped in, the party might have reverted to Sharad Pawar. Now, it remains firmly anchored to the NDA.
The “Statue” Deputy CM? The Fight for Finance ?
But there is a catch. Sunetra Pawar got the title, but did she get the power?
Online discussions among NCP loyalists have flagged a point of humiliation: The Finance Ministry.
Ajit Pawar wielded the Finance portfolio as a weapon of development. But Sunetra Pawar was given Excise and Sports. The Finance Ministry remains with Devendra Fadnavis.
The official reason? “Budget presentation requires experience.”
The political subtext? A Deputy CM without the treasury is, as one netizen put it, “Just a statue.” It signals that while the face is Pawar, the hands on the wheel are BJP’s.
The Verdict: A New Era (Under Watch)
Social media is still buzzing with conspiracy theories (“Ghatpaat” or Sabotage?) regarding the accident, despite Sharad Pawar himself stepping in to request people not to politicize the tragedy—a move that effectively insulated the BJP from backlash.
The dust has settled. Sunetra Pawar is in the chair. But the message is clear: The Ajit Pawar faction is no longer an independent force; it is a strategic partner, protected but controlled.
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