Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, making history as the first woman to hold the post in the state. The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) is moving swiftly to ensure continuity of leadership and uphold the legacy of the late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who tragically died in a plane crash.
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm. Earlier in the day, the MLAs of the Ajit Pawar faction are expected to meet, during which Sunetra Pawar is likely to be elected as the group leader, paving the way for her formal induction. The 40 NCP legislators are set to convene at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai at 2 pm to finalize the election of their leade...