Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Dharashiv, Maharashtra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Latest News about Sunetra Pawar
31/01/2026
Sunetra Pawar was elected as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party on 31 January 2026 following the death of her husband Ajit Pawar. She was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra later that day alongside Eknath Shinde, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the state's history. She was assigned the portfolios of State Excise, Sports and Youth Welfare, Minorities Development, and Aukaf.
28/01/2026
Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and husband of Sunetra Pawar, died in a plane crash. The sudden death created a vacancy in the state's top leadership and prompted immediate political realignments within the Nationalist Congress Party. Sunetra Pawar, previously focused on social work, was positioned to step into a more prominent political role.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sunetra Ajit Pawar |
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| Nickname | Sunetra Vahini |
| Political Party | Nationalist Congress Party |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, S B Arts And Commerce College Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Com (1983) |
Personal Life
| Address | Pawar Farm – Katewadi, Tal.Baramati, Dist. Pune |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Nature Photography, Painting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 30 December 1985 |
Family
| Husband | Ajit Pawar (deceased) |
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| Siblings | Padamsinh Bajirao Patil (Politician) |
Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sunetra.pawar/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Pawarsunetra | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCCFVRdm-ZUcS39lNqxvte4w |
| https://twitter.com/SunetraA_Pawar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founder of the NGO Environmental Forum of India, established in 2010. | |
| 2. Trustee of the educational institution Vidya Pratishthan, established in 1972. | |
| 3. Think Tank Member at the World Entrepreneurship Forum in France since 2011. | |
| 4. Chairperson of the Baramati Hitech Textile Park Ltd since 2006. | |
| 5. Trustee and advisor for the Vrudhahsram Old Age Home, and enjoys spending leisure time there. | |
| 6. Member of the Senate at Savitribai Phule Pune University since 2017. | |
| 7. Known for her social work in the Baramati area. | |
| 8. Made her political debut in 2024, contested the Lok Sabha elections from Baramati constituency and lost to Supriya Sule with a margin of 158333 votes. | |
| 9. Elected as a Member of the Rajya Sabha unopposed in 2024, after the resignation of Praful Patel. | |
| 10. Trustee and advisor for the Vrudhashram Old Age Home, and enjoys spending leisure time there. | |
| 11. Focused on agriculture, women's issues, and rural development as an MP. | |
| 12. Played a key role in managing cooperative institutions and grassroots connections in Baramati. |