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Supriya Sule Casts Vote in Baramati By-Election Amid Pawar Family Tribute

NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule cast her vote in the Baramati Assembly by-election on April 23. The seat fell vacant after former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, with his wife Sunetra Pawar contesting on an NCP ticket. NCP(SCP) MLA Rohit Pawar and NCP MP Parth Pawar also cast their votes, while Sharad Pawar skipped voting due to health issues. Sunetra Pawar urged voters to honor Ajit Pawar's legacy, with counting set for May 4.

Key Points: Baramati By-Election: Sule Votes, Sunetra Pawar Leads

  • Supriya Sule casts vote in Baramati by-election
  • Sunetra Pawar contests after Ajit Pawar's death
  • Rohit Pawar and Parth Pawar also vote
  • Sharad Pawar skips voting due to health issues
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NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule casts her vote in Baramati

NCP(SCP) MP Supriya Sule votes in Baramati by-election. Sunetra Pawar contests after Ajit Pawar's death. Rohit Pawar and Parth Pawar also cast votes.

"The people of Baramati have been standing in support of the Pawar family for the last 60 years. - Sunetra Pawar"

Baramati, April 23

Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule cast her vote on Thursday at a polling station in Baramati for the Assembly by-election. The Baramati seat fell vacant after Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash on January 28. His wife and Maharashtra Deputy CM, Sunetra Pawar, is contesting on an NCP ticket.

Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday remembered his uncle and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, late Ajit Pawar, amid bye-elections in the Baramati Assembly constituency.

Rohit Pawar cast his vote at the polling booth at Zilla Parishad Primary School in Pimpli Village.

Earlier today, Sunetra Pawar exercised her franchise at a polling booth in Katewadi. She was accompanied by NCP MP Parth Pawar, who also cast his vote at the Zilla Parishad School.

Sunetra Pawar told reporters, "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 to cast their votes for Dada as a tribute to him."

Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar will not participate in the voting for the Baramati Assembly by-election scheduled for April 23 due to health-related issues, said Mahayuti candidate and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sunetra Pawar.

The announcement comes as a significant development in the high-stakes battle for the Pawar family's stronghold, Baramati.

The bypolls in Pune's Baramati constituency come after the former NCP Chief Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while he was headed to his constituency earlier this year.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier announced the schedule for by-elections to eight Assembly constituencies in six states. The two Maharashtra constituencies include Rahuri in Ahilyanagar district and Baramati in Pune district.

The by-election in Baramati is scheduled for April 23 following the vacancy caused by Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash earlier this year.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
The people of Baramati have always stood by the Pawar family, and this election is a tribute to Ajit Pawar's service. But I hope the family politics doesn't overshadow the real issues like water scarcity and agricultural development in the region.
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Vikram M
It's heartening to see the family unity despite party divisions. Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar voting together shows that blood is thicker than political water. The by-election is a tough test for the Mahayuti alliance.
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Ananya R
A by-election is always emotional, especially after a tragic loss. But we need to move beyond dynastic politics in Maharashtra. Let the voters decide based on development and governance, not just loyalty to a family name.
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Rohit P
The way Sunetra Pawar is stepping up after Ajit Dada's tragic accident is truly inspiring. She has the blessings of the people of Baramati. Jai Maharashtra! 🇮🇳
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James A
It's tough to see a family deal with such personal tragedy in the public eye. While I understand the emotional appeal of voting as a tribute, I hope the actual policy issues aren't forgotten in the process. Good luck to all candidates.
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Siddharth J
This election is a litmus test for the Pawar

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