The upcoming Baramati Assembly bye-election has seen a twist as Congress candidate Advocate Akash More demands an FIR from the Mahayuti government in exchange for withdrawing his nomination. More insists on an FIR and a thorough investigation into the aircraft accident that caused Ajit Pawar’s death to reconsider his candidacy. He emphasizes that this battle is about safeguarding democracy and opposing BJP’s ideology.
Akash More, a lawyer with a political legacy, questions the government’s transparency in handling the incident. He stresses the need for a serious investigation into the high-ranking leader’s death and criticizes the lack of a satisfactory response or proper inquiry. More’s condition for withdrawal of his nomination has received support from State Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal and senior spokesperson Atul Londhe.
The move by the Congress to field More has disrupted the possibility of an uncontested election, previously expected after factions of the Maha Vikas Aghadi expressed support for Sunetra Pawar. With the withdrawal deadline approaching, all eyes are on the Mahayuti government’s response to the demand for a criminal investigation into Ajit Pawar’s fatal accident. NCP(SP) Legislator Rohit Pawar has urged Baramati residents to elect Sunetra Pawar with a significant majority.
