NCP's Ajit Pawar Gets Finance In Maharashtra, 8 More Get Ministries
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Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader who spearheaded a mutiny against his uncle and party chief Sharad Pawar last month, joining the Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra as Deputy Chief Minister, has been rewarded with the keys to the state's treasury.
Nine NCP MLAs who were inducted into the Maharashtra state cabinet last month, capping months of speculation about a rebellion, finally received their portfolios on Friday.
Ajit Pawar will be taking over the Finance Ministry, a key portfolio in the state government, besides the Planning Department. Chhagan Bhujbal will oversee the Food Civil Supply and Consumer Protection Department, while Dharamraobaba Atram will head the Drug and Administration (FDA) portfolio.
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