Sunetra Pawar set for unopposed victory in Baramati after Indian National Congress withdraws from the bypoll race.
April 9, 2026: Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, is poised for an unopposed victory in the Baramati bypoll after the Indian National Congress withdrew from the contest. With no major opposition candidate remaining, her election is now seen as a certainty, marking a significant moment in Maharashtra politics.
Baramati, long considered a political stronghold of the Pawar family, has traditionally been a high-stakes constituency. The unopposed outcome is expected to further consolidate Ajit Pawar’s influence in the region. Political observers view the Congress decision as indicative of shifting opposition strategies and evolving alliances ahead of future electoral battles.
The development comes amid recent attention around Ajit Pawar due to reports of an aircraft-related incident, though no injuries were reported. With the bypoll now largely uncontested, focus shifts to its broader political impact. Analysts believe Sunetra Pawar’s entry into electoral politics could strengthen the Pawar family’s grip in western Maharashtra, turning the bypoll into a symbolic reaffirmation of their dominance.