The newly elected Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President, Sunetra Pawar, is confronted with various challenges, from personal electoral contests to ensuring the party’s survival. Her immediate priority lies in strengthening the party’s organization not only in Maharashtra but nationwide, carrying forward the legacy of her late husband, Ajit Pawar, a former National President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.
Stepping into her late husband’s shoes at a crucial juncture, Sunetra Pawar’s primary challenge is winning the upcoming by-election in Baramati. Currently not a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly or Council, she must secure a seat within six months to retain the Deputy Chief Minister position. Sunetra Pawar is gearing up to contest the Baramati Assembly by-election.
One significant hurdle for Sunetra Pawar is managing the “Pawar vs Pawar” scenario, particularly in her relationship with veteran leader and NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar. Speculation looms over a potential merger between her faction and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar), forcing her to make a strategic decision on the party’s future direction amidst alliances with the BJP-led government in Maharashtra and the NDA at the national level.
