- Ajit Pawar Retains Guardian Minister Post of Pune District; Chandrakant Patil Appointed Guardian Minister of Sangli District
- Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election Results Lead to Announcement of Guardian Ministers for All 36 Districts
- Mahayuti Leaders Take Key Districts as Guardian Ministers, Ensuring Focus on Local Development
- Pune-Based MLA Madhuri Misal Gets Kolhapur Charge, Chandrakant Patil Excluded from Pune and Kolhapur Responsibilities
- Potential Discontent Among Senior BJP MLAs Over Cabinet and Guardian Minister Appointments in Maharashtra
In a recent development in Maharashtra politics, the much-anticipated announcement of Guardian Ministers for all 36 districts has taken place. After a high-profile tug-of-war between Baramati MLA Ajit Pawar and Kothrud MLA Chandrakant Patil for the Guardian Minister post of Pune District within the Mahayuti alliance, Ajit Pawar has emerged victorious and retained the position.
Ajit Pawar, who also serves as Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Maharashtra, will now oversee both Pune and Beed Districts as their Guardian Minister. On the other hand, Chandrakant Patil has been appointed as the Guardian Minister of Sangli District, in addition to his role as Minister of Higher and Technical Education in Maharashtra.
The recent Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections, which took place on 23rd November, resulted in a landslide victory for the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. With 235 out of 288 seats secured, the alliance formed the government and subsequently announced cabinet ministry positions on 15th December.
Other key appointments include Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the Guardian Minister of Gadchiroli District, Eknath Shinde overseeing Mumbai City and Thane, and Chandrashekar Bawankule responsible for Nagpur and Amravati. Additionally, Pune-based MLA Madhuri Misal and Shiv Sena MLA Prakash Abitkar will jointly serve as Guardian Ministers for Kolhapur District.
The exclusion of Chandrakant Patil from Pune and Kolhapur responsibilities, along with the oversight of senior BJP MLAs Suresh Khade and Gopichand Padalkar in both Cabinet and Guardian Minister appointments, has raised concerns of potential discontent within the party ranks. With Sangli and Solapur districts also left without any Cabinet Ministry posts, the distribution of responsibilities among Mahayuti leaders may lead to further unrest within the alliance.
Overall, the appointment of Guardian Ministers in Maharashtra plays a crucial role in directing development funds and projects at the district level, ensuring focused attention on local needs and the implementation of state policies. The dynamics within the Mahayuti alliance will continue to evolve as key leaders take charge of their respective districts, shaping the future of Maharashtra politics.
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