Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Withdraws from Baramati Bypoll Race

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal announced that the party will not contest the upcoming by-election in Baramati. He emphasized that in the 2029 elections, a Congress candidate will represent the party in Baramati, a constituency known for its historical significance and political prominence.

The Baramati constituency has been a stronghold for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the past, with former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar being one of its notable representatives. The Congress party is currently strategizing its approach to strengthen its position in Maharashtra ahead of future elections, as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach. This decision reflects the partys long-term planning in a region that has seen shifting political dynamics.