Family Feud Erupts as NCP Rift Deepens: Ajit Pawar’s Wife to Contest Against Sharad Pawar’s Daughter in Lok Sabha Elections

In response to the brewing familial clash, Supriya Sule has sought to downplay the significance of the contest, framing it as an ideological battle rather than a personal vendetta.

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The political landscape in Maharashtra is currently rife with tension as the power struggle within the Pawar family of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) takes a dramatic turn. Following Ajit Pawar’s ascension within the party, replacing his uncle Sharad Pawar as its leader, simmering familial tensions have spilled over into the realm of electoral politics.

Despite assurances from Ajit Pawar that all is well within the family and that the discord is purely political in nature, recent developments suggest otherwise. Parth Pawar, Ajit’s son confirmed to TheNews21 source that his mother, Sunetra Pawar, will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections against Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter and sitting Member of Parliament.

The decision to field Sunetra Pawar as a candidate against Supriya Sule underscores the deepening divide within the Pawar clan. Speculations had been rife for days regarding Ajit Pawar’s intention to pit his wife against his sister-in-law, and now, with Parth Pawar’s confirmation, the stage is set for a high-stakes electoral showdown.

In response to the brewing familial clash, Supriya Sule has sought to downplay the significance of the contest, framing it as an ideological battle rather than a personal vendetta. Emphasizing the democratic nature of elections, Sule stressed that anyone has the right to contest polls, reframing the narrative away from familial discord to political differences.

However, the familial rift has spilled over into the public domain, with visuals emerging of publicity campaign vehicles in Baramati adorned with images of Ajit Pawar and Sunetra, signaling a direct challenge to Supriya Sule’s stronghold in the constituency.

Meanwhile, the legal battle within the NCP adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding saga. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Sharad Pawar’s plea challenging an Election Commission order recognizing Ajit Pawar’s faction as the authentic NCP. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the party’s internal dynamics and the broader political landscape of Maharashtra.

As Maharashtra braces for a fiercely contested electoral battle, the Pawar family feud threatens to overshadow the state’s political discourse, underscoring the intricate interplay between familial ties and political ambitions in Indian politics.

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