The move came in days after her landslide victory in the Baramati Assembly by-election, where she transitioned from the Upper House of Parliament to the State Legislature

According to parliamentary rules, an individual elected to both a State Legislature and Parliament must resign from one seat within 14 days. Following the official declaration of the assembly by-election results on May 4, Sunetra Pawar acted promptly to vacate her Rajya Sabha seat

A by-election for this vacant seat is expected to be announced shortly, sparking intense curiosity within the NCP and across the political spectrum regarding her successor

Sunetra Pawar was thrust into the role of Deputy Chief Minister following the unexpected demise of the veteran leader Ajit Pawar

"I am deeply grateful to the people of Baramati for their overwhelming trust and support," Sunetra Pawar stated. She said, it is a Tribute to Ajit Dada.” She dedicated her monumental win to the memory of the late Ajit Pawar