Sun Nov 24 03:08:20 UTC 2024: ## Ajit Pawar Wins Baramati Seat by Landslide Victory Over Nephew
**Baramati, Maharashtra:** Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has secured a resounding victory in the Baramati Assembly by-election, defeating his nephew and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) candidate, Yugendra Pawar, by over 100,000 votes. The election was highly anticipated due to its familial nature and Ajit Pawar’s first electoral contest since his rebellion against his uncle, Sharad Pawar.
The contest pitted Ajit Pawar against his nephew, Yugendra, who was backed by the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP and campaigned for vigorously by prominent leaders including Supriya Sule and Sharad Pawar himself. This marked a direct confrontation within the Pawar family, highlighting deep political divisions. For Ajit Pawar, the election was also a crucial test of his political standing following his split from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP.
Early trends initially showed a close contest, with Yugendra Pawar briefly taking the lead. However, Ajit Pawar quickly surged ahead, maintaining a comfortable margin throughout the counting process. The final result cemented a significant victory for the Deputy CM, demonstrating considerable support within his constituency despite the family feud. The high stakes nature of the election was evident in the extensive campaigning efforts, even including the participation of Ajit Pawar’s 87-year-old mother on the final day of campaigning. The win marks a significant personal and political victory for Ajit Pawar.
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