Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 20:59 IST Days after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar took over the charge of Deputy CM of the state. Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar. (File photo) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been elected national president of NCP, a month after the death of her husband and former Deputy CM of the state, Ajit Pawar. After being elected as the NCP chief, Sunetra Pawar said, “After the sudden demise of Dada (Ajit Pawar), there was great unhappiness. All of them demanded that someone assume the position of Dada. For all the dreams Dada had for Maharashtra, everyone urged me to respect it I have accepted this responsibility…We will go ahead together.” #WATCH | Mumbai: On being elected as the national president of NCP, Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar says, “After the sudden demise of Dada (Ajit Pawar), there was great unhappiness. All of them demanded that someone assume the position of Dada. For all the dreams Dada had for… pic.twitter.com/ELArAdihT0— ANI (@ANI) …