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Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) urges Congress to withdraw from Baramati bypoll 2026
Updated On: 09 April, 2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharad Pawar stated that the bypoll has been necessitated by the tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year. He suggested that, under such circumstances, it would be appropriate for the Congress to refrain from contesting as a mark of respect
Sharad Pawar remarked that if consulted, he would advise making the election unopposed as a tribute to the late Ajit Pawar. File Pic
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) on Thursday urged the Congress to withdraw its candidate from the Baramati bypoll 2026. The appeal aims to ensure an uncontested victory for NCP president Sunetra Pawar, reported the PTI.
Senior leaders including Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Rohit Pawar urged the Congress to withdraw its candidate from the polls.
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