Baramati Bypoll: Congress Move Against Sunetra Pawar Sparks MVA Friction

• The Baramati bypoll has exposed cracks within Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
• Congress's decision to field a candidate against Sunetra Pawar, widow of Ajit Pawar, has caused public feuding.
• While Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) agreed to an unopposed election, Congress nominated Akash More, challenging the tradition.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized Congress's 'political immaturity' and 'narrow-mindedness' in its mouthpiece Saamana.
• Congress links withdrawal to a formal criminal investigation into Ajit Pawar's death, demanding an FIR in Baramati.

Key Questions Answered

Will Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati bypoll?

No, the Congress party will not withdraw its candidate from the Baramati bypoll. The party has fielded Advocate Akash Vishwanath More as its candidate.

How will this bypoll impact MVA alliance unity?

The Baramati bypoll could strain MVA unity as Congress plans to contest, despite Shiv Sena (UBT) seeking support from Uddhav Thackeray for Sunetra Pawar's candidacy.

What is the future of the MVA in Maharashtra?

The future of the MVA in Maharashtra is uncertain, with ongoing political maneuvering and potential realignments.