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About
Ajit Pawar split NCP in July 2023 and joined the Mahayuti alliance with BJP, becoming Deputy CM of Maharashtra. Nephew of NCP founder Sharad Pawar, he has been Deputy CM of Maharashtra multiple times and is known as a hands-on administrator of the irrigation department. He retained power in the 2024 elections despite fierce family competition from his uncle's faction.
Age
67
In office since
2023
Education
B.Com
Constituency
Baramati
Declared Wealth
MyNeta₹69.97 Cr
Total assets
₹0.31 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: ₹69.66 Crafter liabilities
Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration
Tracked Court Cases
2 casesED/PMLAMaharashtra irrigation scam — ₹70,000 Cr alleged irregularities in dam projects
Corruption/DAJalyukt Shivar scheme — corruption allegations
Sources: ECI affidavit, ADR India, court records. Status as of last public disclosure.
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StateMaharashtra →
Ruling PartyBJP
CMDevendra Fadnavis
AllianceNDA
Last Election2024
Assembly seats
230 / 288 seats