She began her campaign by offering prayers at a Hanuman temple in Kanheri village, following a long-standing tradition associated with her late husband Ajit Pawar, who would start his election campaigns from the same location

Maharashtra’s long-standing tradition of unopposed byelections for kin of deceased legislators is fading as parties prioritise electoral gains. The upcoming Baramati bypoll, linked to Ajit Pawar’s legacy, reflects shifting political dynamics and growing competition