A cabinet reshuffle is expected in Maharashtra following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The NCP has begun internal deliberations to find a senior leader to take over Pawar’s responsibilities, including the crucial finance portfolio, which he was scheduled to present next month for a record 12th time. Sources say Dilip Walse Patil’s name is being discussed, though managing multiple portfolios could prove challenging. Meanwhile, speculation has intensified over a possible reunion of the two NCP factions, with senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil emerging as a potential contender. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to temporarily handle the finance ministry and present the upcoming budget.
Who Will Handle Finance? NCP Weighs Options After Ajit Pawar’s Death
