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News Topical, Digital Desk : The untimely death of veteran Maharashtra leader and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar has thrown the state's political landscape into turmoil. The NCP's stalwart has passed away, leaving the positions of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister vacant. Furthermore, the people of Baramati's most beloved MLA is no more.
Following Ajit Pawar's death, many questions are being raised that need to be answered as soon as possible to restore balance to Maharashtra's politics. Questions such as who will succeed Ajit Pawar in power, organization, and legislative office are being speculated about.
Who will be the next Deputy CM of Maharashtra?
The first question that arises is who will be the next Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra after Ajit Pawar? Sunetra Pawar's name is leading the race. NCP leaders and workers also want Ajit Pawar 's wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar to take on the responsibility of Deputy Chief Minister.
There are several other names floating around for the Deputy CM position. NCP Working President Praful Patel is also in the running for the position. Chhagan Bhujbal, an OBC leader, is considered a strong contender for the position. Meanwhile, several NCP leaders are also supporting State President Sunil Tatkare.
Who will present the Maharashtra budget?
Ajit Pawar was the Finance Minister of Maharashtra. The state budget for 2026 is also due to be presented soon. This raises the question: now that Ajit Pawar is gone, who will decide the budget and who will be responsible for presenting it?
The rule is that whenever a minister resigns or passes away, all the departments under their charge temporarily go to the Chief Minister. Until these departments are reassigned, the Chief Minister assumes responsibility for them. Therefore, it is expected that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will present the next Maharashtra budget.
Who is the next MLA of Baramati?
The Baramati Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies have been a stronghold of the Pawar family for decades. The people here have consistently placed their trust in Sharad Pawar and then Ajit Pawar. Ajit Pawar's death has left the people of Baramati in a state of despair and a wave of mourning has spread throughout the region. Their most beloved MLA is no longer with them.
Meanwhile, the big question is: who will succeed Ajit Pawar in Baramati, someone who, like him, will share the same love for the people of Baramati and focus equally on the region's development? The answer to this question can only be found within the Pawar family, as no one has ever been able to challenge Ajit Pawar on this seat.
Some names have come up regarding who could be the next MLA of Baramati, which apparently include Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar, elder son Parth Pawar and younger son Jai Pawar.
Additionally, Ajit Pawar's nephew, Rohit Pawar, is being considered as his successor. Yugendra Pawar's name is also included in this list. Yugendra Pawar contested the Baramati seat against Ajit Pawar, but lost by a margin of over 100,000 votes. Sharad Pawar's party workers in Baramati call him "Nava Dada," or the new grandfather.
Who is the next national president of NCP?
Under Ajit Pawar's leadership, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) performed exceptionally well. After splitting with his uncle Sharad Pawar, political analysts were skeptical about how far Ajit Pawar would go. However, Ajit Pawar continued to strengthen the organization with his hard work and never looked back. Today, he has several ministers in the Maharashtra government.
It's clear that Ajit Pawar's departure has dealt a significant blow to the organization. Now, the party needs a leader as powerful and as wise as him to take charge. Discussion is rife about who this leader will be. Currently, the names of Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra and elder son Parth are emerging as contenders for the post of NCP president.
However, the most talked-about candidate is Praful Patel. He is a veteran party leader who is well-versed in the organization's ups and downs and possesses a deep understanding of politics. He is also the acting national president of the NCP. NCP leaders and workers want Patel to become the party president and fulfill Ajit Pawar's dreams under his leadership.
The responsibility of National President and Deputy CM of NCP is given to different leaders.
NCP leaders and workers want Praful Patel to become the party's national president and Sunetra Pawar to be the deputy CM. NCP leaders have even met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with this demand. This suggests that instead of merging the two factions of the NCP, the leaders will keep the two parties separate. However, Sharad Pawar will have the final say on the merger discussions underway while Ajit Pawar is alive.
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