Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 08:33 IST
Ajit Pawar, NCP News Live: Ajit Pawar’s faction of NCP is currently part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra along with the BJP, led by Fadnavis, and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.
TL;DR: NCP Reunion Live Updates: All eyes are on NCP’s key meet today, as Sunetra Pawar is likely to take over the charge of Maharashtra Deputy CM after the death of Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash.
NCP Reunion Live Updates: All eyes are on NCP’s key meet today, as Sunetra Pawar is likely to take over the charge of Maharashtra Deputy CM after the death of Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash.
The swearing-in ceremony is also likely to be held today, Saturday, at 5 PM.
The development comes amid the buzz over the merger of the two factions of the NCP, which many called the leader’s “last wish”.
Senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party are holding crucial discussions as political activity intensifies in Maharashtra following the sudden death of Ajit Pawar. Party sources indicate that Sunetra Pawar is the leading choice to step into the role of Deputy Chief Minister.
On Friday, NCP leaders Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunil Tatkare and Dhananjay Munde met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Varsha Bungalow, adding to speculation over an imminent leadership announcement.
Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP is currently part of the ruling alliance in Maharashtra along with the BJP, led by Fadnavis, and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, the rival NCP group led by Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule remains in the opposition alongside the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Sunetra Pawar is presently a Rajya Sabha MP and is not a member of either House of the Maharashtra legislature. However, the Baramati Assembly seat in Pune district has become vacant following Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash on Wednesday, opening the door for a possible political transition in the constituency.
Ajit Pawar News: NCP Leaders Meet CM Fadnavis Over Vacant Deputy CM Post
TL;DR: Senior NCP leaders met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to discuss the vacant Deputy Chief Minister post following Ajit Pawar’s death.
Senior NCP leaders met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to discuss the vacant Deputy Chief Minister post following Ajit Pawar’s death. The delegation included Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, Dhananjay Munde and Chhagan Bhujbal.
Ajit Pawar News: Will Stand With NCP's Decision, Says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
TL;DR: Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, “The decision will be taken by the NCP.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the Mahayuti alliance would support the Nationalist Congress Party’s decision on filling the vacant Deputy Chief Minister’s post following the death of Ajit Pawar.
Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, “The decision will be taken by the NCP. We will stand by whatever decision the NCP takes…We are standing by the family of Ajit Pawar and NCP.”
Ajit Pawar News: NCP Reunion Buzz Grows After Leader’s Death
TL;DR: The leadership decision comes amid renewed speculation over a possible merger of the two NCP factions, a move many leaders have described as Ajit Pawar’s wish.
The leadership decision comes amid renewed speculation over a possible merger of the two NCP factions, a move many leaders have described as Ajit Pawar’s wish.
Ajit Pawar News: Swearing-In Likely At 5 PM Today
TL;DR: Sources say the swearing-in ceremony for the new Maharashtra Deputy CM is likely to be held today, Saturday, at 5 PM, as political discussions continue within the ruling alliance.
Sources say the swearing-in ceremony for the new Maharashtra Deputy CM is likely to be held today, Saturday, at 5 PM, as political discussions continue within the ruling alliance.
Ajit Pawar News: NCP Meet Today, Sunetra Pawar Likely To Be Next Dy CM
TL;DR: Senior NCP leaders will be holding a crucial meeting today amid indications that Sunetra Pawar may be named Maharashtra’s next Deputy Chief Minister following Ajit Pawar’s death in a tragic plane crash.
Senior NCP leaders will be holding a crucial meeting today amid indications that Sunetra Pawar may be named Maharashtra’s next Deputy Chief Minister following Ajit Pawar’s death in a tragic plane crash.
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