Sunetra Pawar Gears Up for Unopposed Baramati Bypoll Amidst Emotional Backdrop

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, vying for Baramati assembly in a by-election, seeks Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's support. The bypoll follows the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar. Efforts led by NCP's Sunil Tatkare aim to ensure an unopposed election, respecting Ajit Pawar's legacy and regional emotional climate.

Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar, has initiated efforts to secure support for her candidature in the upcoming Baramati by-election, reaching out to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. This political maneuvering follows the tragic demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar, who held the assembly seat.

The Baramati by-election, essential due to Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, is scheduled for April 23. Sunetra Pawar will submit her nomination on April 6, and her allies in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) hope to ensure a smooth, unopposed electoral process in light of the significant emotional weight carried by the region's populace.

The political scene is intense, with NCP's Sunil Tatkare rallying for an unopposed vote, urging rival parties in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, like the Congress, to stand down. Despite this, the Congress has expressed intentions to field a candidate, complicating the potential for a unified, uncontested election.

(With inputs from agencies.)