Baramati, Rahuri all set to conduct byelections on April 23
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (R) and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar along with others during the Sangta Sabha to support the Mahayuti candidate in the Baramati Assembly by-election in Baramati
Maharashtra is gearing up for bypolls in two high-profile constituencies: Baramati in Pune, the stronghold of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and Rahuri in Ahilyanagar on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Baramati already looks like a one-sided race as the Congress has withdrawn its candidate, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.
Baramati announces by-election: Power, politics and Pawar family | Pulse Maharashtra
Baramati is heading for a crucial by-election following the death of Ajit Pawar, leaving a huge political vacuum. Long considered a Pawar family stronghold, the contest now reflects shifting alliances and internal rivalries. This bypoll, with Sharad Pawar’s faction, BJP and emerging family candidates in play, could reshape the political landscape of Maharashtra. | Video Credit: The Hindu
It was published – 23 April 2026 02:40 IST
