Thrust into the spotlight from the shadows of one of Maharashtra’s most powerful political families, Sunetra Pawar on Saturday became the state’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister. She now faces the task of leading the Nationalist Congress Party following the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar. PICS/ASHISH RAJE, TEXT/PTI

Staff and workers at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan are working round the clock to complete last-minute arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of Deputy Chief Minister-designate Sunetra Pawar, scheduled to be held at 5 pm today. Final touches are being made to ensure the event proceeds smoothly (Pics/PRO LOK BHAVAN)