Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar are poised to make their mark on the political landscape as they prepare to file their nominations for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency.
The Mahayuti alliance candidate, Sunetra Pawar, and her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule, representing the NCP (SP), are set to file their nominations on Thursday amidst a show of strength.
The contest in Baramati is garnering significant attention as it pits two formidable candidates against each other. Supriya Sule, the sitting MP and daughter of veteran politician Sharad Pawar, faces a formidable challenge from Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar.
This familial rivalry adds an intriguing dimension to the electoral battle and has captured the imagination of voters in the region.
Accompanying Supriya Sule will be her party's candidate for the Shirur constituency, Dr. Amol Kolhe, and the Congress candidate for the Pune Lok Sabha constituency, Ravindra Dhangekar, as they file their nominations.
The presence of these prominent figures underscores the significance of the occasion and highlights the united front presented by the opposition parties in their bid to secure victory.
Both factions of the NCP are gearing up for a spirited campaign, with elaborate processions planned during the nomination filing in Baramati. The joint rally following the nomination filing is expected to draw a large crowd, with party luminaries such as Sharad Pawar, Jayant Patil, and Sanjay Raut in attendance, lending their support to the respective candidates.
Meanwhile, the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to bolster Sunetra Pawar's candidacy. With Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expected to be present during her nomination filing, the ruling coalition is signalling its unwavering support for their candidate.
So, the upcoming nomination filing in Baramati promises to be a pivotal moment in the electoral journey of Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar. As they formally enter the fray, the stage is set for a closely contested battle that will undoubtedly shape the political landscape of the region for years to come.