Politics – Sunetra Pawar Set to File Nomination for Baramati By-Poll Today
Politics – Maharashtra’s political landscape is set to witness a key development on Monday as Sunetra Pawar prepares to submit her nomination for the upcoming Baramati by-election. Earlier in the day, she, accompanied by her son Parth Pawar, traveled from Baramati to Katewadi to seek blessings from the late mother of senior leader Ajit Pawar, marking a symbolic start to her campaign.
Nomination Filing Scheduled in Presence of Senior Leaders
Sunetra Pawar is expected to file her nomination papers at 12:30 pm. The event is likely to draw the presence of several prominent leaders, including BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Senior members from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are also expected to attend, underlining the importance of the by-election for the party.
Party insiders indicate that the nomination filing will be a coordinated show of strength, with leaders across allied groups joining in to support Sunetra’s candidacy.
Opposition Signals Possible Uncontested Path
In a significant political development, NCP state president Sunil Tatkare revealed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has indicated that his party may not field a candidate against Sunetra Pawar in the by-poll. If this stance holds, it could reduce direct electoral competition and reshape the dynamics of the contest.
Tatkare also mentioned that NCP’s working president Praful Patel is actively engaging with Congress leadership. Efforts are reportedly underway to persuade Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to refrain from putting forward a candidate, which could further consolidate support for Sunetra.
Congress Weighs Its Options
Despite these developments, the Congress party appears to be keeping its options open. State unit president Harshwardhan Sapkal has already forwarded potential candidate names to the party’s central leadership for consideration.
According to sources, Akash More has emerged as a likely candidate to contest against Sunetra Pawar. However, an official announcement is still awaited, and the final decision will depend on discussions at the national level.
Baramati By-Poll Gains Political Significance
The Baramati by-election has attracted considerable attention due to its political importance in Maharashtra. Known as a stronghold of the Pawar family, the constituency carries both symbolic and strategic value for various parties.
Sunetra Pawar’s candidature is being closely watched as it reflects ongoing alignments and negotiations among key political players in the state. The possibility of a less contested election could also indicate shifting alliances ahead of future electoral battles.
Strategic Moves Ahead of Polls
Political observers note that the outreach efforts by NCP leaders to other parties highlight a broader strategy to avoid vote division. At the same time, Congress’s internal deliberations suggest that the party is carefully evaluating its position before making a final call.
As nomination filing progresses, the coming days are expected to bring more clarity on the level of competition in the by-election.
The developments in Baramati will not only influence local politics but may also offer insights into the evolving political equations in Maharashtra.