Archive · 25 Nov 2025
NCP Factions Clash Over Unopposed Local Polls
Two groups within the NCP party are arguing about local elections in Baramati.
One group, led by Ajit Pawar, has won some seats without any competition.
The other group, led by Sharad Pawar, says this happened because Ajit Pawar's group used money and scared other candidates into quitting.
Ajit Pawar's group says these are false claims and that their candidates won fairly.
The argument is about keeping elections fair and democratic.
NCP(SP) accuses Ajit Pawar's faction of using money power and intimidation to secure unopposed victories in Baramati Nagar Parishad polls.
Eight candidates from Ajit Pawar's faction won unopposed after other candidates withdrew.
Supriya Sule, a leader from NCP(SP), wrote to the State Election Commissioner alleging anti-democratic practices.
Yugendra Pawar from NCP(SP) claimed that four of their candidates withdrew due to offers of Rs 20 lakh.
Ajit Pawar's faction denied the allegations, stating that the withdrawals were due to the NCP's development work in Baramati.
- Who
- NCP(SP) and NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, respectively
- What
- Allegations of using money power and intimidation to secure unopposed victories in local polls
- When
- During the ongoing civic polls in Baramati
- Where
- Baramati Nagar Parishad, Maharashtra
- Why
- To establish supremacy in the local politics of Baramati
- Faction 1
- NCP(SP) led by Sharad Pawar
- Faction 2
- NCP led by Ajit Pawar
- Contested Seats
- 41 seats in Baramati Nagar Parishad
- Unopposed Wins
- 8 candidates from Ajit Pawar's faction
- Allegations
- Money power and intimidation by Ajit Pawar's faction
- Response
- Ajit Pawar's faction denies allegations, calls them baseless
- Key Figures
- Supriya Sule, Yugendra Pawar, Kiran Gujar
- Election Context
- Ongoing civic polls in Baramati