Sympathy Wave in Baramati: By-election After Ajit Pawar's Demise
Elections in Baramati and Rahuri recorded a voter turnout of 8% and 6% respectively in the morning hours. The bypolls were necessitated by the deaths of political figures Ajit Pawar and Shivaji Kardile. Sunetra Pawar is running in Baramati, drawing on a sympathy wave to honor her late husband.
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The bypolls in Maharashtra's Baramati and Rahuri constituencies began with an early voter turnout of 8% and 6% respectively, election officials reported on Thursday.
The elections became necessary due to the untimely deaths of prominent figures Ajit Pawar and Shivaji Kardile. Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting from Baramati, hoping to garner votes in memory of her husband.
Polling arrangements include sheds and water coolers to combat the heat, aiming for a smooth voting process. In Baramati, the Opposition has not fielded a candidate against Sunetra Pawar, acknowledging the influence and legacy of the Pawar family in the region.
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