Laxmi Andekar's Bail Bid Adjourned, Election Dreams on Hold; Victim's Mother Threatens

• Former corporator Laxmi Andekar, accused in Ayush Komkar murder case, sought bail to contest Pune Municipal Corporation elections.
• Pune District Sessions Court adjourned her bail application hearing to December 26, a setback for her election aspirations.
• Court previously allowed Andekar family members to contest elections, despite Laxmi's nominal involvement in the conspiracy.
• Ayush Komkar's mother appealed to political parties not to give tickets to Andekar family, threatening self-immolation if they do.
• Laxmi Andekar is reportedly a strong contender for a nomination, while Sonali Andekar also seeks one.

Why It Matters: Laxmi Andekar's bail bid for elections stalled, sparking victim's mother's self-immolation threat.