Baramati Bypoll: Sunetra Pawar Faces 22 Independents After Congress Withdrawal
22 Independents In Baramati Bypoll: Congress Withdraws, But Is It A Walkover For Sunetra Pawar?
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The Baramati bypoll, following the death of Ajit Pawar, is expected to favor Sunetra Pawar, despite 22 independent candidates remaining in the race. The Congress party withdrew its candidate to honor Ajit Pawar's legacy, but the election will still proceed on April 23, 2023.
- 01Sunetra Pawar is favored to win the Baramati bypoll after the Congress withdrew its candidate.
- 02The Congress party's withdrawal was intended to maintain political decorum following the death of Ajit Pawar.
- 03Despite the Congress withdrawal, 22 independent candidates remain in the race.
- 04Polling will take place on April 23, 2023, with results expected on May 4, 2023.
- 05The election process will be followed strictly, preventing a technical walkover for Sunetra Pawar.
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The Baramati bypoll, necessitated by the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28, 2023, is anticipated to favor Sunetra Pawar, his widow. The Congress party initially entered the race with Akash More but later withdrew to respect Ajit Pawar's legacy and maintain political decorum, as stated by Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal. Despite this withdrawal, 22 independent candidates remain in the contest, including notable figures like Abhijeet Bichukale. This situation prevents Sunetra from achieving a technical walkover, as an uncontested election requires only one valid candidate. The election will take place on April 23, 2023, with results to be announced on May 4, 2023. Although Sunetra is the overwhelming favorite, the presence of independent candidates ensures that the electoral process will be formally observed.
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The outcome of the Baramati bypoll could influence local political dynamics and the future strategies of the Congress party and other political entities in Maharashtra.
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