Pawar vs Pawar In Maharashtra As Supriya Sule Takes On Sister-In Law
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Baramati, in Pune district, has evolved over the years from facing devastating famines into a thriving hub of agriculture, industry, and commerce.
In Maharashtra's Baramati, a historic showdown awaits as the splintered National Congress Party (NCP) gears up for a unique 'Pawar vs Pawar' contest in Supriya Sule, daughter of the party's patriarch Sharad Pawar, going up against Sunetra Pawar, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Baramati, in Pune district, has evolved over the years from facing devastating famines into a thriving hub of agriculture, industry, and commerce. Decades of Pawar family dominance have shaped the political narrative of this region. The Pawar family's influence has been integral to this transformation, with Sharad Pawar's political career tracing back to the 1960s when he first won in this constituency.
The emergence of two factions within the NCP, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, has set the stage for a dramatic electoral showdown. The NCP's founding faction has nominated Supriya Sule, 54, while Sunetra Pawar, 60 and Ms Sule's sister-in-law, has entered the fray as the candidate representing the rival faction.
