Why did the Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati at the last minute?
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Congress withdrew its candidate from Maharashtra's Baramati seat on the last nomination withdrawal day. The Pawar family united to pressure the withdrawal. Sunetra Pawar, wife of deceased NCP leader Ajit Pawar, will contest instead. The decision followed internal disagreements between MVA allies and within Congress itself.
Key Entities
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