Saamana Editorial Alleges BJP Orchestrated Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM Appointment as Strategic Maneuver

In a pointed editorial published by Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece has leveled serious allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the 'mastermind' behind the appointment of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The report frames this development not as a routine political appointment but as a calculated strategic move by the ruling party at the center. Analyzing the implications, the editorial posits that this placement is intended to consolidate influence within the state's complex coalition dynamics, potentially aiming to counterbalance other factions. It further scrutinizes the substance of the role, arguing that the deputy CM position 'should not be a mere ornamental' one. The language suggests a critical watch on whether Sunetra Pawar will transcend symbolic status, with the editorial speculating she may not be a 'gungi gudiya' (mute doll) and could wield effective administrative power. This framing transforms a personnel announcement into a narrative of external political engineering, questioning autonomy and foreshadowing potential internal shifts within the state's power structure. The report serves as an analytical lens, interpreting the appointment through the prism of broader political strategy and coalition management.