The stir has once again intensified in the politics of Maharashtra. NCP (SP) leader from Baramati Yugendra Pawar has given such a statement, due to which a big political change can be seen in the coming time. He hinted that Ajit Pawar’s faction may join the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the future.

According to IANS report, Yugendra Pawar said that anything is possible in politics. Giving an example, he said that earlier people believed that Shiv Sena and Congress could never come together, but later both of them ran the government together. Similarly, if circumstances change, Ajit Pawar’s group may also leave the current Mahayuti alliance and return to MVA or may rejoin NCP (SP).

There is no strong candidate against Sunetra Pawar – Yugendra Pawar

According to the information, he also made a big claim regarding the Baramati assembly by-election. Yugendra Pawar said that there is no strong candidate against Sunetra Pawar and he is expected to win with huge votes. He claimed that Sunetra Pawar can win by a record margin. He also spoke openly on the possibility of reconciliation between the two factions of NCP. He said that earlier also many people in the party were in favor of uniting the two groups and even today such thinking persists. If this benefits the public and ends conflicts between families, then steps can be taken in this direction.

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Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule will play an important role in this matter.

Also, on the question asked regarding 2029 elections, Yugendra Pawar said who will contest from Baramati. This decision will be taken jointly by the public and senior leaders of the Pawar family. Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule will play an important role in this matter. Referring to the recent helicopter incident involving Ajit Pawar, he said that the truth should come out in this matter. He also pointed out some shortcomings in the DGCA report and demanded transparency.

Yugendra Pawar also said that political differences have their place, but the family should remain united. It is important to avoid the situation of ‘Pawar vs Pawar’. He also talked about the problems of farmers and drought affected areas and said that solving the water problem is his priority. He told that under the guidance of Sharad Pawar, he is continuously working for the people and will continue to do so in future also.

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NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) leader and MLA Rohit Pawar has given a big statement. He said that if both the Nationalist Congress parties had merged during the tenure of Ajit Pawar, he would have 100 percent become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in the 2029 assembly elections. Rohit Pawar said this while talking to the media after voting during the Baramati assembly by-election. He said, “After the death of Ajit Dada, the question of merger no longer arises, because he was the main leader who took this process forward.”

No political merger is going to happen: Rohit Pawar

The leader of Sharad Pawar faction further said, “It was because of respect and emotional connection with Ajit Dada that he joined the election campaign. This does not mean that any political merger is going to happen. It was a completely emotional decision.

‘People are still remembering Ajit Dada’s working style’

Rohit Pawar also said that Ajit Dada was a clear and tough speaking leader, but was very simple by nature. He paid attention to every small and big thing and had the ability to take quick decisions. The people of Baramati are still remembering his working style. He appealed to the voters to vote in large numbers, even if they have to go to distant booths.

Possibility of ‘Pawar vs Pawar’ in 2029

Rohit Pawar indicated that there could be a ‘Pawar vs Pawar’ fight in Baramati in 2029. Although he said that this is not the will of the public, but some people are trying to create such a situation. He also clarified that he himself will not contest elections from Baramati and will continue his political innings from Karjat-Jamkhed, from where he has contested elections in 2019 and 2024.

Let us tell you that voting for the by-election in Baramati assembly constituency took place on Thursday (April 23). On this important seat, all eyes are fixed on Sunetra Pawar, wife of late leader Ajit Pawar. By-election has been held on this seat after the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.

Voting for Baramati by-election in Maharashtra is going on from the morning of today (April 23). Sunetra Pawar, wife of late veteran leader Ajit Pawar, is contesting on this seat. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has given a big statement amid voting.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar said that the people of Baramati have been with the Pawar family for the last 60 years and have supported us. This election is being held without Ajit Dada, hence the people of Baramati have taken this election in their hands. He wants to cast his vote as a tribute to his grandfather. For this, everyone is coming out from their respective sides in the village also. People from outside villages have also come especially for this election.

Sunetra Pawar further said, “Although the people of Baramati have taken this election in their own hands, but they have also seen that their Ajit grandfather has done a lot for them for so many years. Now is the day to give back to him. That is why they want to cast their precious vote in the name of Ajit Pawar. For this, they have come out of their homes and are standing in queues at the polling stations.”

#WATCH | Baramati Assembly bye-elections | Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar says, “The people of Baramati have been standing in support of the ‘Pawar’ family for the last 60 years. This election is taking place in the absence of Dada and all the people of Baramati have decided… https://t.co/DvPdqquyIa pic.twitter.com/ivgDyER4oy

— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026

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What did Sunetra Pawar say on Sharad Pawar?

Earlier, Sunetra Pawar informed through her official X account that NCP (SP) President Sharad Pawar will not be able to vote in the by-election. NCP Chief Sunetra Pawar said in a post on X that due to ill health, Pawar Saheb (Sharad Pawar) will not be able to participate in the voting in Baramati Assembly by-election. However, his blessings are invaluable for me and the people of Baramati.

He said that Pawar Saheb’s contribution to the development of Baramati, Maharashtra and the country is inspiring. Under his guidance, Dada has also maintained the rich tradition of development-oriented politics. The people of Baramati will definitely respond enthusiastically to Pawar Saheb’s appeal. The people of Baramati are connected to the ideas of development, and this direction will remain strong in the future also. He said that it is my heartfelt prayer for Pawar Saheb’s speedy recovery.

Sharad Pawar had written a letter to the public

Earlier, Sharad Pawar had written a letter to the people of the area, in which he told that he was about to reach Baramati to vote, but due to poor health he had to be admitted to the hospital. He said that he will soon recover and return to the public again.

Sharad Pawar said in his message that he has been continuously voting in Baramati region since his first election in 1967, but this time he will not be able to vote due to ill health. He told that he wanted to come to Baramati to participate in the by-election and vote, but due to deteriorating health, he had to be admitted to a hospital in Mumbai. Doctors have forbidden him to travel, due to which he could not exercise his right to vote.

He said that this is an extremely sad and painful situation for him, but he hopes that the voters and supporters of Baramati will understand his circumstances.

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Indian National Congress has fielded a candidate for the Baramati Assembly by-election in Maharashtra. On the other hand, after the nomination, the statements of State Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party leader Sunetra Pawar have indicated that Congress may withdraw its candidature.

Speaking to reporters after filing nomination for Baramati by-election, Pawar said that Praful Patel and I are trying to contact Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge to request him to conduct this election unopposed.

He said that this is the most difficult choice of my life; Such a time should not come upon anyone. This choice is not just mine; This is the election of the entire people of Baramati.

What did Congress say on fielding Akash More?

On the other hand, when Congress declared Advocate Akash Vijay Rao More as its candidate for Baramati Assembly by-election, Congress leader Hussain Dalwai said – I would like to say that since Sharad Pawar’s candidate has passed away, will his candidate not contest elections in Rahur? Or is he going to join BJP? Congress should not field candidates for its own benefit and selfishness, this is wrong. We respect Ajit Pawar, but has this not been the tradition here?

Ready to remove Congress candidate from Baramati against Sunetra Pawar! set such a condition

He said that BJP has done the work of breaking this tradition, not Congress. Only Congress candidate can win there because we have our base there and our candidate is from the backward class. There is every possibility of him winning. I would like to say that the decision taken by our party is absolutely right.

Let us tell you that in January this year, Sunetra’s husband and NCP leader, Ajit Pawar died in an air crash. After this this seat was declared vacant.

There is intense activity for the by-election in Baramati assembly seat of Maharashtra. In such a situation, Sunetra Pawar, wife of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, will file her nomination on Monday (April 6). In such a situation, a lot of hard work is being done to ensure his unopposed victory. For this, support is being sought from all the parties.

On Saturday, news came out that he had spoken to Uddhav Thackeray on phone to register an unopposed victory. Meanwhile, the reaction of Uddhav group leader Sanjay Raut has come to light. He said that we three parties in Mahavikas Aghadi will discuss the Baramati by-election. He further said that you will know what decision to take there.

Sanjay Raut angry at BJP’s insistence on unopposed

Sanjay Raut said that BJP’s insistence on going unopposed cannot be imposed on us. This would be injustice to the public. He further said that we will decide, Mahavikas Aghadi will decide what to do and what not to do. He said that we have so much intelligence that you have complete knowledge, it is not at all like we have nothing.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that Ajit Pawar was a respected leader of Maharashtra, and Maharashtra is still in shock over the manner in which he died. Let us tell you that after the death of Ajit Pawar, preparations for the Baramati by-election are in full swing.

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar spoke to Uddhav Thackeray

According to sources, Sunetra Pawar called Uddhav Thackeray on Friday and discussed this issue. This development was confirmed by Shiv Sena (Ubhatha) Secretary and Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Milind Narvekar and party leader Sanjay Raut. Raut said that Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar had called Uddhav Thackeray on Friday. Baramati by-election was discussed.

He also said that Thackeray will hold a press conference and announce his decision in this regard. Sources said Sunetra was not reluctant to extend her support to Thackeray, given her close ties with late Ajit Pawar and the Pawar family. Let us tell you that the by-election for Baramati seat is to be held on 23 April.

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Political turmoil has intensified regarding the assembly by-election in Baramati. According to the information, Sunetra Pawar will file her nomination on behalf of NCP on April 6 in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Elections are being held on this seat after the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.

NCP’s strategy regarding by-elections in Baramati

In view of this election, NCP has started meetings in Baramati city and taluka and there is an atmosphere of enthusiasm among the workers. By going from village to village and contacting the voters, a strategy is being made to make Sunetra Pawar win with a huge majority. The workers have also resolved to make him victorious with more votes than Ajit Pawar.

NCP trying to win unopposed in Baramati by-election!

On one hand, efforts are being made to conduct this election unopposed, on the other hand, according to sources, about 30 people have taken nomination forms for the Baramati by-election. Now, how many of these people will actually fill the nominations, how many will have their forms valid and how many will withdraw their names, it is not yet clear.

Important information related to elections

• Last date for filing nomination: 6 April
• Last date for withdrawal of nomination: 9 April
• Polling date: 23 April 2026

So far, 3 candidates have filed nominations, all of whom are said to be from outside Baramati.

What did Laxman Hawke say?

OBC leader Laxman Hake said that he will not let this election go unopposed. He said who will be the candidate against Sunetra Pawar will be decided in the next two days. Hake also accused Sharad Pawar that he had promised to give tickets to the OBC community, but did not fulfill it at the time of elections. He also demanded BJP to field candidates in Baramati and criticized late leader Ajit Pawar on the issue of OBC reservation.

Rupali Chakankar resigned from the post of state president of NCP women’s wing after her name surfaced in the fake Baba Ashok Kharat case. Earlier, she had resigned from the post of Chairperson of Maharashtra Women Commission. In his ex-post, he said that after talking to party chief Sunetra Pawar on phone today (27 March) morning, he decided to resign from the post.

Rupali Chakankar said, “I had made my stand clear on the very first day regarding the Kharat case. There is no remote connection with financial transactions and misconduct. Even today my stand is equally clear and firm. All these matters will definitely be resolved during the investigation. The false and baseless allegations being made through the media without any evidence are sad. The truth will come out with full force. I have already demanded the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Director General of Police “This matter should be investigated in a transparent and impartial manner.”

Regarding the Kharat issue, my role has been made clear on the first day. It is not the financial dealings, not the wrongdoings, but today my role is clear and firm. All things will be accomplished during the penance. The allegations made through the media to destroy false, untruthful and false evidence… pic.twitter.com/9awsGZmgJL

— Rupali Chakankar (@ChakankarSpeaks) March 27, 2026

Chakankar submitted resignation to Sunetra Pawar

After resigning from the post of Chairperson of Maharashtra Women’s Commission, a meeting was held on Tuesday to resign from the post of State President of Nationalist Congress Women’s Wing. Today (27 March) Rupali Chakankar has submitted the resignation of the post of State President of NCP Women’s Wing to Sunetra Pawar.

Action will be taken against those who broadcast obscene videos – Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday (27 March) said that strict action will be taken against the making of obscene videos related to this case viral. He clearly warned that action will be taken against those who circulate obscene videos of the victims of the self-styled Baba Ashok Kharat case on social media.

Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said, “Many more victims are coming forward in the Ashok Kharat case and some more FIRs will be registered. The identity of the victims is being kept confidential and they have been provided complete security.”

Kharat was arrested on March 18

Let us tell you that Ashok Kharat was arrested on March 18 on charges of repeatedly raping a woman for the last three years. During the investigation, many of his videos related to sexual exploitation of women have also come to light. SIT is investigating the case.

The political atmosphere is getting heated regarding the by-elections to be held on Baramati and Rahuri assembly seats of Maharashtra. While earlier there was talk of making these seats unopposed, now the stand of Congress has changed the whole picture. After the statement of Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, the contest in Baramati seems to be interesting.

Politics intensifies on Sunetra Pawar’s candidature

There is talk of making Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar the candidate from the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) on Baramati seat. Whereas Supriya Sule had indicated that Sharad Pawar group will not field a candidate on this seat. Congress has objected to this and has clearly said that such a unilateral decision will not be accepted in the alliance.

Vijay Wadettiwar clearly said that if the nationalists (Sharad Pawar group) do not contest the elections, then Congress will consider fielding its own candidates. He says that this decision is against the principles of Mahavikas Aghadi.

He also said that when earlier merger and political decisions were taken, there was no discussion with Congress. In such a situation, it is not right to ignore Congress at the time of elections.

Odds of a triangular contest

Now the possibility of a triangular contest on Baramati seat has increased. On one side, Sunetra Pawar, on the other side, probable Congress candidate and on the third side, OBC leader Laxman Hake has also announced to contest the elections.

Laxman Hake said that Sunetra Pawar should be sent to the Legislative Council instead of the Assembly and a new face should get a chance from Baramati.

Complete schedule of by-elections

The Election Commission has released the complete schedule for Baramati and Rahuri by-elections. Notification will be released on 30 March 2026. The last date for nomination is April 6, while the scrutiny will be held on April 7. Candidates can withdraw their names till 9th ​​April. Voting will take place on April 23 and the results will be declared on May 4. The entire election process will be over by May 6.

Baramati seat is no longer just a by-election but is becoming a big test of the internal politics of the alliance. It is clear from the stand of Congress that the tussle within Mahavikas Aghadi may increase further in the coming days.

It has been decided that Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar will go to Rajya Sabha. Actually, Sunetra Pawar had resigned from the post of Rajya Sabha member before taking oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Since then, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) seat had become vacant, on which his son Parth Pawar will now be nominated. Praful Patel announced this in the National Executive.

A few days before this, Parth Pawar’s name was unanimously finalized for Rajya Sabha in the NCP Core Committee meeting. Major changes also took place in the organization of NCP on Thursday, 26 February. After the death of Ajit Pawar, he was appointed the president of the party today. Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Ajit Pawar and Deputy CM of Maharashtra, was elected party president unopposed.

Parth Pawar has contested Lok Sabha elections

Parth Pawar is the elder son of late senior leader Ajit Pawar. He entered politics through the Lok Sabha elections in the year 2019. Parth contested the elections from Maval Lok Sabha seat, which was considered an important decision related to the political legacy of the Pawar family. However, Parth Pawar had to face defeat. After losing the Lok Sabha elections, Parth Pawar stayed away from politics. He neither took any position in the party nor in the organization.

Parth Pawar’s degree and property details

35-year-old Parth Pawar had declared his assets as Rs 20 crore in the form during the Lok Sabha elections. Parth Pawar has a B.Com degree. After this he did further studies in London.

7 Rajya Sabha seats vacant in Maharashtra

For information, let us tell you that on March 16, voting will be held for seven vacant seats of Rajya Sabha in Maharashtra. Prafulla Patel has clearly announced that only Parth Pawar will file the nomination on behalf of NCP. From this it has become clear that Parth Pawar will not enter Maharashtra politics but will directly enter central politics.

Sharad Pawar faction leader Rohit Pawar has demanded the resignation of the Civil Aviation Minister until the investigation into the plane crash of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar is completed. He has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard. They allege that the VCR company is being saved. This is a conspiracy. Ajit Pawar should get justice.

‘PM Modi and Shah can give justice to Ajit Pawar’

He said in a letter to PM Modi, “The Civil Aviation Minister should resign.” This is our demand. He is a minister from TDP quota. Powerful people are involved in this. Only PM Modi and Amit Shah can give justice to Ajit Pawar.

Unless the minister resigns, how will the investigation be conducted – Rohit Pawar

NCP (SP) MLA said that TDP leaders are involved in this. If he has funded then how will the investigation be carried out unless he resigns. In such a situation, the voice recorder can be destroyed, that is why TDP leaders should resign and should first tell about the manipulation that happened. The minister should resign only then investigation will take place. PM Narendra Modi ji and Ajit Pawar were close, that is why I am demanding from them.

Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on January 28.

Let us tell you that NCP chief Ajit Pawar had died in the Baramati plane crash. Ajit Pawar’s nephew Rohit Pawar has expressed apprehension that it was not an accident but a conspiracy. On January 28, Ajit Pawar’s plane suddenly crashed in Baramati, Pune.

While landing at Baramati airport, the plane met with an accident near the runway and caught fire. In this accident, 5 people including Ajit Pawar, pilot and crew member lost their lives. After this incident, on January 31, Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar was made the Deputy CM of Maharashtra.