Laxman Hake Challenges Ruling Party: Baramati By-Election Will Be Contested

• OBC leader Laxman Hake announced his resolve to contest the Baramati by-election, challenging the ruling party's push for an unopposed election.
• Hake argues that making an election unopposed is anti-democratic and suggests electing Sunetra Pawar unopposed to the Legislative Council instead.
• He criticizes the state government's policies, including issues with OBC reservation in Panchayat Raj, and vows to fight against them.
• Hake points out the inconsistency between Sharad Pawar calling the event an 'accident' and Rohit Pawar calling it 'sabotage,' causing public confusion.
• He asserts that local national parties are ready to support his candidacy, emphasizing that elections should be fought on people's issues.