Sunetra Pawar is an Indian politician and the wife of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Sunetra Pawar is an Indian politician and the wife of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
She was born on 18 October 1963 in Ter, Osmanabad District (now Dharashiv), Maharashtra, India.
She was born on 18 October 1963 in Ter, Osmanabad District (now Dharashiv), Maharashtra, India.
Sunetra completed her B.Com degree from SBES College of Arts and Commerce in Aurangabad.
Sunetra completed her B.Com degree from SBES College of Arts and Commerce in Aurangabad.
Before active politics, she was widely known for her work in environmental conservation and rural development, founding the Environmental Forum of India.
Before active politics, she was widely known for her work in environmental conservation and rural development, founding the Environmental Forum of India.
She has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra since 18 June 2024.
She has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Maharashtra since 18 June 2024.
Sunetra is also the chairperson of Baramati Textile Company and is involved in several social and educational initiatives.
Sunetra is also the chairperson of Baramati Textile Company and is involved in several social and educational initiatives.
The Pawar couple has two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar.
The Pawar couple has two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar.
Their elder son Parth Pawar has contested elections and remains active in political circles, while Jay Pawar stays more connected to family business and related affairs.
Their elder son Parth Pawar has contested elections and remains active in political circles, while Jay Pawar stays more connected to family business and related affairs.
After Ajit Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash near Baramati in January 2026, Sunetra Pawar expressed profound grief upon reaching Baramati, visibly emotional at the loss
After Ajit Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash near Baramati in January 2026, Sunetra Pawar expressed profound grief upon reaching Baramati, visibly emotional at the loss
Following her husband’s passing, she has stepped into a significant leadership role and has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, reflecting both political continuity and personal resilience
Following her husband’s passing, she has stepped into a significant leadership role and has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, reflecting both political continuity and personal resilience