Despite his wife's loss in the Lok Sabha election from Baramati, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has managed to secure the NCP's nomination for her in the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll. This decision comes as a strong response to his detractors who questioned his ability to deliver victories. The seat had been vacant for two years after NCP leader Praful Patel's resignation and if elected, Sunetra Pawar will have a four-year term. This move by Ajit Pawar has also sparked speculation about potential clashes over Baramati's development.
Praful Patel's Resignation from Rajya Sabha and NCP's Nomination of Sunetra Pawar
Background
Praful Patel, a prominent NCP leader and former Civil Aviation Minister, resigned from the Rajya Sabha on August 17, 2020. His resignation came amidst allegations of irregularities in the procurement of PPE kits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The seat vacated by Patel has remained vacant for two years.
Pawar's Nomination of Sunetra Pawar
Despite his wife, Sunetra Pawar, losing the Lok Sabha election from Baramati, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has secured the NCP's nomination for her in the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll. This decision has been interpreted as a strong response to critics who questioned Pawar's ability to deliver victories.
The Rajya Sabha bypoll will be held on December 7, 2022, and if elected, Sunetra Pawar will have a four-year term. Her nomination has sparked speculation about potential clashes over Baramati's development, as she and her husband have opposing political ideologies.
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