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The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra’s Baramati constituency are shaping up to be more than just a typical electoral contest; they’re poised to become a battleground of familial ties and political ambitions. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s decision to potentially nominate his wife, Sunetra Pawar, as a candidate has injected a new dynamic into the race, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown.
Currently represented by Sharad Pawar’s daughter, Supriya Sule, the Baramati Lok Sabha seat has long been a stronghold of the Pawar family. Sule’s tenure as a Member of Parliament from Baramati underscores the family’s influence in the region. However, Ajit Pawar’s move to field his wife as a candidate introduces a familial twist to the electoral landscape, pitting cousin against cousin in a battle for political supremacy.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Ajit Pawar has wasted no time in launching a promotional campaign to bolster Sunetra Pawar’s candidacy. With a promotional vehicle adorned with her image traversing the constituency and flex banners prominently displaying her and Ajit Pawar, the faction is leaving no stone unturned in drumming up support for their candidate. According to ABP Majha’s report, a few days ago, Ajit Pawar’s close associate, Veerdhaval Jagdale, demanded Sunetra Pawar’s candidacy from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency. He had written letters to the state president Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel.
Sunetra Pawar, despite having no prior electoral experience, brings with her a track record of involvement in environmental and women-related initiatives. Her candidacy is not only a testament to her own credentials but also a strategic move by Ajit Pawar to consolidate his faction’s influence in the region.
However, the road to the Lok Sabha elections is not without its challenges. Recent incidents, such as the vandalism of banners featuring Sunetra Pawar in Pune district, underscore the volatility of the political environment in Maharashtra. The familial rift within the Pawar clan, exacerbated by Ajit Pawar’s rebellion against the NCP and subsequent alliance with the BJP-Shinde government, adds another layer of complexity to the electoral landscape.
The fallout from Ajit Pawar’s defection, which saw several legislators switch allegiance along with him, continues to reverberate within Maharashtra’s political circles. The ramifications of this schism, coupled with the emergence of Sunetra Pawar as a contender in the Lok Sabha elections, signal a period of heightened political maneuvering and strategizing in the run-up to the polls.
As Maharashtra braces for yet another electoral showdown, the battle for Baramati symbolizes more than just a contest for a parliamentary seat. It represents a clash of personalities, ideologies, and familial loyalties, with far-reaching implications for the state’s political landscape. The outcome of this electoral tussle will not only shape the future of Baramati but also serve as a barometer of the shifting power dynamics within Maharashtra’s political arena.
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