Ajit Pawar Big Decisions: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s political decisions always created a stir in Maharashtra politics. Distance from uncle Sharad Pawar, rebellion in the party, controversial statements and big decisions made him recognized as a courageous player of politics.
Ajit Pawar 5 Key Political Moves: A void is being felt in the politics of Maharashtra today. On Wednesday, January 28, Ajit Pawar, who was Deputy CM six times, died at the age of 66. Along with him, his personal assistant, security personnel and staff also lost their lives in the plane crash during landing in Baramati. The decisions of Ajit Pawar’s political life should always be in discussion. Let us know his 5 such decisions, which shook not only his family or party but the politics of entire Maharashtra.
Left Lok Sabha seat for Sharad Pawar
Ajit Pawar got the chance to become MP from Baramati for the first time in 1993, but he left his seat for his uncle and leader Sharad Pawar. With this decision Sharad Pawar could become the Defense Minister. Ajit always proved that for him family and party politics can be different.
Becoming a rebel and joining BJP in 2019
Immediately after the meeting of Mahavikas Aghadi, Ajit Pawar left NCP and joined BJP. This step was like an earthquake in Maharashtra politics. This was also considered a rebellion against uncle Sharad Pawar. On 2 December 2019, he took oath in 80 hours and became the Deputy CM of the state. However, he later returned back to NCP. This move overturned the power equation in Maharashtra and started a new game for both BJP-NCP.
Bringing forward new faces in the family and party
Ajit Pawar always thought of giving opportunities to new leaders. When Sharad Pawar announced to step down as NCP president in 2023, Ajit supported bringing forward new faces. His decision brought a wave of change within the party, but was sometimes seen as a rebellion. NCP split into two factions and Ajit Pawar again joined NDA.
Wife contesting elections in Lok Sabha in front of sister
Ajit Pawar’s move in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections created a stir in entire Maharashtra. Then his cousin sister Supriya Sule was in the fray from Baramati seat. It was believed that Ajit Pawar would not field a candidate against his sister, but he made his wife Sunetra Pawar contest the elections. His decision surprised everyone.
Grievances removed from uncle Sharad Pawar in civic elections
This time, after NCP split into two groups in the civic elections, Ajit Pawar’s relations deteriorated, uncle Sharad Pawar and sister Supriya Sule started improving. Both the groups together contested the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Supriya Sule herself had announced to contest this election together. This decision of Ajit Pawar was also much discussed.