The politics of Maharashtra has been changing rapidly for some time now. After the split of Shiv Sena into two, uncle Sharad Pawar and nephew Ajit Pawar are face to face in NCP also. Sharad’s close associates Praful Patel and Chhagan Bhujbal have also joined Ajit Pawar’s rebellion. Among the tall leaders in the party, only daughter Supriya Sule is seen with him. Although Supriya is also not saying much against Ajit. After the rebellion, Sharad Pawar took charge in the media. After the rebellion in NCP, party MLA Rohit Pawar has sided with Sharad Pawar very silently.
Rohit Rajendra Pawar, who supported NCP in difficult times, is actually the grandson of Maratha leader Sharad Pawar. He belongs to the third generation of Pawar family, which is active in politics. Rohit’s grandfather was Appa Saheb, who is the elder brother of Sharad Pawar. Sharad Pawar has four brothers and sisters. Anant Rao was younger than Appa Saheb, whose son is Ajit Pawar.
Rohit Pawar has become a politician under the guidance of Sharad Pawar.
It is not the case in Maharashtra politics that 37 year old Rohit Pawar is suddenly seen on the center stage after his uncle’s rebellion. This young leader from the Pawar family has taken long training in politics and cooperation in his stronghold Baramati. In 2017, Rohit had won the Zilla Parishad elections from Baramati. In 2019, NCP gave him ticket from Karjat Jamkhed assembly constituency. By winning which he became MLA. He had defeated Ram Shinde, the powerful minister of Devendra Fadnavis government.
MLA Rohit Pawar also leads a business. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Baramati Agro Limited. Apart from this, Rohit was associated with Sugar Mills, the strongest sector of Pawar family. He has also been the President of Indian Sugar Mills Association. Pawar family has been interfering in Maharashtra Cricket Association for a long time. At present Rohit Pawar is the President of Maharashtra Cricket Association. His tenure will last till 2025.
Will Rohit Pawar be the political successor of Sharad Pawar?
According to political pundits, after Ajit Pawar’s rebellion, Sharad Pawar has set his sights on his grandson Rohit Pawar. However, Sharad Pawar has already promoted him as the political successor of the family. Rohit has also been telling from time to time that Dada Sharad Pawar keeps giving him knowledge of politics. Now when the party is stuck in the dilemma of division, Rohit is being prepared to take charge of the party.
His father Rajendra Pawar was the founder of Krishi Vikas Trust. His mother Sunanda Rajendra Pawar is a social worker. She works for women empowerment. Rohit’s wife’s name is Kunti Pawar and both of them have two children. His family’s net worth is said to be 1.5 million. In August 2022, Rohit Pawar came under the target of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Rohit, who was the director of Green Acre Resort and Retailers Private Limited, was interrogated at length by the ED.
Can Rohit Pawar become a contender for the post of Chief Minister?
According to a news, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar further said that Rohit served Maharashtra for five years. He will continue to get his service recorded in the history of Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar told his journey from Minister of State to Chief Minister. Regarding which it is being discussed in the political circles that Sharad Pawar has made Rohit Pawar’s journey to the post of Chief Minister through words. Sharad Pawar had reached the Bhoomi Pujan and dedication ceremony of various development works in Kharda of Jamkhed taluka, the constituency of Rohit Pawar, where he said these things while addressing the people. Pawar’s statement has intensified discussions whether Rohit Pawar from NCP (SP) will be the contender for the post of Chief Minister after Sharad Pawar.
