Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Withdraws from Baramati Bypoll Race

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal announced that the party will not participate in the upcoming by-election for the Baramati constituency. He expressed confidence in the Congress partys future electoral strategy, stating, “In 2029, you will see a Congress candidate in Baramati.”

The Baramati constituency, historically a stronghold for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), has been a significant area for political contests in Maharashtra. The decision to avoid the bypoll suggests a strategic focus on building a robust candidate for the next general elections. The Congress party has been working to strengthen its presence in Maharashtra, where political dynamics have been shifting.

This statement comes amid discussions about the broader political landscape in the state as various parties prepare for future elections, including potential alliances and candidate selections. It will be important to monitor how this decision affects the Congress partys support base in the region and their overall campaign strategy.