Sat Nov 23 03:48:00 UTC 2024: ## Ajit Pawar Leads in Baramati Prestige Battle Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Elections

**Baramati, Maharashtra –** The upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections are shaping up to be a crucial showdown in Baramati, a traditional Pawar family stronghold, with Ajit Pawar, leader of the breakaway NCP faction, currently ahead of his nephew Yugendra Pawar. The contest holds significant weight for Ajit Pawar, who defected to the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition last year following his wife’s Lok Sabha election loss to cousin Supriya Sule in the same constituency earlier this year.

This election serves as a critical test for both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), each aiming to demonstrate voter support. The recent Lok Sabha elections saw a significant win for the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, capturing eight out of ten contested seats, while Ajit Pawar’s group secured only one of four. The outcome in Baramati will be closely watched as an indicator of broader public sentiment toward the two rival NCP factions. The results will provide insights into which faction holds greater sway in this key constituency.

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