Ajit Pawar's Big Decisions: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's political decisions have consistently caused a stir in Maharashtra politics. His distance from his uncle Sharad Pawar, his party rebellion, his controversial statements, and his bold decisions have earned him recognition as a courageous political figure.

Ajit Pawar 5 Key Political Moves: Ajit Pawar, one of the most prominent leaders in Maharashtra politics, passed away today, January 28th. Six-time Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was 66 years old. He was killed along with his personal assistant, security guards, and staff in a plane crash during landing in Baramati on Wednesday. Ajit Pawar's political decisions have always been discussed. Five of his decisions shook not just his family or party, but the entire political landscape of Maharashtra.

Left Lok Sabha seat for Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar first won the Baramati MP seat in 1993, but he relinquished his seat to his uncle and NCP leader Sharad Pawar. This decision allowed Pawar to become Defense Minister. Ajit Pawar has always proven that family and party politics are separate for him.

Joining BJP as a rebel in 2019

Soon after the Maha Vikas Aghadi meeting, Ajit Pawar left the NCP and joined the BJP. This move was a sea change in Maharashtra politics. It was also considered a rebellion against his uncle, Sharad Pawar. On December 2, 2019, he was sworn in within 80 hours and became the state's Deputy Chief Minister. However, he later returned to the NCP. This move upended the power dynamics in Maharashtra and opened a new game for both the BJP and the NCP.

Promoting new faces in the family and party

Ajit Pawar always advocated for new leaders. When Sharad Pawar announced his intention to step down as NCP president in 2023, Ajit supported the introduction of new faces. His decision brought a wave of change within the party, but was sometimes seen as a rebellion. The NCP split into two factions, and Ajit Pawar again joined the NDA.

Making his wife contest the Lok Sabha elections against his sister

Ajit Pawar's move for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections caused a stir across Maharashtra. His cousin Supriya Sule was contesting the Baramati seat at the time. It was widely believed that Ajit Pawar would not field a candidate against his sister, but instead, he fielded his wife, Sunetra Pawar. This decision surprised everyone.

Dismissal of grievances with Uncle Sharad Pawar in civic elections

This time, Ajit Pawar's relationship with his Uncle Sharad Pawar and sister Supriya Sule, which had deteriorated after the NCP split into two factions during the civic elections, has begun to improve. Both factions contested the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections together. Supriya Sule herself announced their decision to contest this election together. This decision by Ajit Pawar was also widely discussed.

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