Yugendra Pawar

Yugendra Pawar, 32, is a third-generation leader from the Pawar family, and the grandnephew of veteran politician Sharad Pawar, with a strong commitment to furthering his family's political legacy. Son of Shrinivas Pawar, brother to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Yugendra has been closely associated with Sharad Pawar throughout his life.

He serves as the Treasurer of Vidya Pratishthan, an educational institution founded by Sharad Pawar, and leads the Baramati Taluka Kustigir Parishad. After completing his education in Mumbai and Pune, Yugendra furthered his studies abroad in finance and insurance at Northeastern University in Boston.

Professionally, he joined his father's business, the Sharayu Group, which is involved in real estate, security, automotive, logistics, and agriculture. As a dedicated social worker in Baramati, Yugendra actively engages with the community through the Sharayu Foundation, recently hosting a half-marathon. Additionally, last December, he organised a wrestling tournament under the Baramati Taluka Kustigir Parishad to celebrate Sharad Pawar's birthday.

Yugendra led the party's Swabhiman Yatra from Baramati in September and campaigned for his aunt, Supriya Sule, during the last Lok Sabha elections, reflecting his active role in the Nationalist Congress Party's initiatives.

On the personal front, Yugendra Pawar married Tanishka Kulkarni on 30 November 2025 in Jio World Centre, Mumbai.