Ajit Pawar emerges out of his uncle Sharad Pawar's shadow, retains grip in Baramati

Ajit Pawar, defying expectations, led his NCP faction to a significant victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls, securing his own seat by a large margin. Despite past political maneuvering and family rivalry, he solidified his position within the ruling alliance. While his chief ministerial aspirations remain unfulfilled, his recent win cements his prominent role in Maharashtra politics.