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

Top leaders in Maharashtra including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari cast their votes in Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1. Pics/ PTI & X