CM Fadnavis, Sharad Pawar & Gautam Adani Attend Satara Wedding — Viral Photo, Political Implications

The big names and the event

In a noteworthy gathering that has caught public attention, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, veteran politician Sharad Pawar and industrialist Gautam Adani all attended the wedding of the daughter of IPS officer Pravin Ramrao Pawar — his daughter Prajakta married Himanshu in the Satara district. Sharad Pawar posted on social media:

“I attended the wedding of IPS officer Pravin Ramrao Pawar’s daughter Prajakta with Himanshu. I blessed the newly‑wed couple. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and party’s state chief Shashikant Shinde were also present.”

A photo goes viral — and raises eyebrows

A photo from the ceremony has gone viral online, showing Sharad Pawar and Gautam Adani seated together on a sofa, while CM Fadnavis appears seated on a chair nearby. This layout of seating prompted commentary from social media and activists. One activist, Vishwambar Choudhari, said the seating arrangement conveyed a message:

“An industrialist seems to have become bigger than the system… the photo shows how much value Maharashtra has in front of Gujarat.”

Why the Attendance and Photo Matter

Symbolism and power dynamics

When major political leaders and top industrialists appear together at a social event like a wedding, it sends symbolic signals.

·         The presence of Sharad Pawar (leader of NCP (S‑P)), Devendra Fadnavis (CM of Maharashtra) and Gautam Adani (industrialist with pan‑India clout) suggests an intersection of politics, business and administrative power.

·         The viral image’s implication that the industrialist might be seated in a more comfortable/potentially “higher‑status” position than the chief minister triggered concerns about protocol and the dignity of constitutional offices. Public reaction and political commentary

Netizens pointed out that Sharad Pawar’s social media post omitted mention of Adani despite his presence, prompting speculation:

“Why did you omit the name of Adani in the social media post?” they asked. Critics argued that the photo reflects a shifting order of prestige: when an industrialist shares sofa with senior political leaders, it may signal a changing power balance.