The final day of campaigning for the Baramati assembly bypoll, necessitated by the tragic death of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati airport on January 28, was marked by calls for a thorough investigation into the incident. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed the importance of uncovering the truth, stating, “We will not remain silent until that happens.” Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's widow and the candidate for the bypoll, echoed these sentiments, urging for an impartial probe and promising to uphold her husband’s legacy through continued development efforts in the constituency. She highlighted her discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who assured her of a central agency investigation. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, campaigning alongside Fadnavis and Sunetra, called for a decisive mandate for Sunetra, emphasizing that a record victory would honor Ajit Pawar's contributions to Maharashtra. The April 23 bypoll is being framed as a test of continuity and a tribute to Ajit Pawar's enduring influence in the region.