Sunetra Pawar is campaigning for the Baramati Assembly seat in Pune district, Maharashtra, following the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in January 2023. With no major political party opposing her, she is set to face 22 independent candidates in the August 23 election. The Pawar family has a long-standing political legacy in Baramati, having held the seat since 1967. Sunetra's campaign is marked by a focus on emotional connections with the electorate, as she emphasizes her commitment to continuing her husband's work and legacy. During her rallies, she expressed the difficulty of campaigning without him and pledged to uphold the values he instilled in the community. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which has historically dominated the area, has mobilized resources, including a centralized war room with nearly 175 office-bearers to ensure a strong voter outreach strategy. Local sentiments indicate that the election is less about competition and more about maintaining the Pawar family's influence in Baramati.