Who is Parth Pawar? The New MP from Maharashtra and His Political Journey

Parth Pawar has officially taken his oath as a Member of Parliament from Maharashtra, stepping into a significant political role following the tragic loss of his father, Ajit Pawar. This article explores his journey, the political dynamics surrounding his election, and the ongoing developments in the Baramati by-election, where his family continues to play a pivotal role. Rohit Pawar's recent plea to the Congress party for an unopposed election of Sunetra Pawar adds another layer to this evolving political narrative. Read on to learn more about the implications of these events.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 9, 2026, 15:21 IST

Parth Pawar Sworn in as New MP

New Delhi: On Thursday, Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan officially welcomed Parth Pawar, a leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), as he took his oath as a newly elected Member of Parliament representing Maharashtra at the Parliament House.

At the age of 35, Parth Pawar recited his oath in English, surrounded by notable figures including the Leader of the House J. P. Nadda and Congress Chief Whip Jairam Ramesh, along with various other political leaders.

He is the son of the late Ajit Pawar, a prominent NCP figure who tragically lost his life in a plane crash earlier this year.

Before Ajit Pawar's untimely passing, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, had secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha. Following the incident, she took on the role of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister but later resigned from the Upper House.

Parth Pawar's election to the Rajya Sabha was facilitated by the NCP's significant presence in the state Assembly, where the party boasts 40 MLAs. Previously, he had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Maval constituency but was defeated by Shiv Sena's Shrirang Barne.

In another political development, NCP(SP) Legislator Rohit Pawar met with Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday, requesting the withdrawal of the party's nominee Akash More to allow for an unopposed election of NCP candidate and state Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar in the upcoming Baramati by-election on April 23.

Rohit Pawar's request is significant as Thursday marked the final day for nomination withdrawals at 3 p.m., with 47 candidates having submitted their nominations for the Baramati by-election.

After his meeting with Harshwardhan Sapkal, Rohit Pawar expressed to reporters, "I urged the state Congress chief to withdraw the party's nominee, which would enable Sunetra Pawar's unopposed election in the Baramati bypoll. This is crucial as the bypoll follows the sudden passing of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and an unopposed election would serve as a tribute to him. The decision now rests with the Congress party, and I remain optimistic about their response. It is a national party, and I trust they will act after due consideration."

Rohit Pawar also mentioned that the Congress party has advocated for the registration of an FIR regarding the plane crash that claimed the life of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on January 28.

He noted that he has been advocating for this for some time, and ultimately, an FIR was filed in Karnataka with assistance from the Congress government there.

During their meeting, Rohit Pawar arranged a video call with Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala to address the sensitivity of the situation.

"In light of the loss of a leader like Ajit Dada, it is vital to approach this election with an emotional perspective as a genuine tribute to him," Rohit Pawar remarked.

"As a family member and a party worker, I have appealed to Congress to withdraw their nomination," he added.

Previously, Sunetra Pawar had personally contacted Harshvardhan Sapkal on two occasions to advocate for an unopposed election; however, the Maharashtra Congress leadership has deferred the final decision to the "High Command" in Delhi.

"The decision to contest in Baramati was made at the national level. Therefore, any withdrawal must be discussed with the High Command and adhere to their guidance," a source from Congress indicated.