New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party leader and widow of Ajit Pawar, after she took oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in Mumbai.

In a post on X, PM Modi expressed confidence that she will work tirelessly for the welfare of the people of the state and fulfil the vision of Ajit Pawar.

"Best wishes to Sunetra Pawar Ji as she begins her tenure as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the first woman to hold this responsibility. I am confident she will work tirelessly for the welfare of the people of the state and fulfil the vision of the late Ajitdada Pawar," PM Modi said.

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office to Sunetra...