Sat Nov 23 00:13:41 UTC 2024: ## Sharad Pawar Group’s Arunadevi Pisal Faces Off Against Maha Vikas Aghadi’s Makarand Patil in Close Wai Assembly Election

**Wai, Maharashtra:** The Wai-Mahabaleshwar-Khandala assembly constituency witnessed a closely contested election, marked by a direct clash between the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The Sharad Pawar faction fielded Arunadevi Pisal, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes the Ajit Pawar faction, nominated Makarand Patil.

The election was fiercely fought due to the NCP’s historical dominance in Wai, a constituency considered a stronghold of the party. Mr. Patil, despite past attempts, sought to win the seat this time. The contest became a significant indicator of the power struggle within the NCP, with both factions putting their full weight behind their respective candidates. The Sharad Pawar group’s strategic decision to nominate Ms. Pisal added to the intensity of the contest.

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