Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Senior NCP leader and Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar on taking oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state and expressed hope that a woman would one day also become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Speaking to ANI, Bhujbal said, "Sunetra Pawar has taken oath as the first woman Deputy CM of the state. I also wish that a woman should also become the CM of the state."

Earlier today, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Sana Malik hailed Sunetra Pawar's appointment as Deputy CM, calling it a historic moment for the state.

"History has been written as Sunetra Pawar has taken oath as the first woman deputy CM of the state. Maharashtra will get a lot of benefit as she has a...