Pune, April 9 -- Senior leader Sharad Pawar has expressed hope that the upcoming by-election in the Baramati Assembly constituency, necessitated by the untimely demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, would be held unopposed in keeping with Maharashtra's long-standing political traditions.
Pawar stated that, following the passing of a prominent and accomplished public representative, it has been a convention in the state for other parties not to field candidates. He urged the Congress party to respect and preserve this political culture.
With the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ending today, pressure has mounted on the Congress to reconsider its decision. Earlier in the day, MLA Rohit Pawar met Maharashtra Congress Presi...