Though the choice was within the family, Parth Pawar’s and Jay Pawar’s political inexperience had discarded them at this juncture. But she will also have to eventually helm an important impending decision on whether her party would like to include Sharad Pawar’s party. Will Sharad Pawar decide to leave the secular credentials to join hands with the BJP, is the first question. And whether the BJP will want to trust Sharad Pawar the way it trusted Ajit Pawar is another question. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar is slated to have long-term implications on Maharashtra politics.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2026 16:40 UTC