The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday announced its candidate for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly by-elections in the Baramati constituency. While issuing an official statement, Congress has named Advocate Akash Vishwanath More as the party’s nominee from the constituency.
The official statement from AICC highlighted that Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved More’s candidature for the by-election to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the 201-Baramati seat.
The announcement, issued under the signature of K. C. Venugopal, General Secretary of the AICC, confirms the party’s decision as part of its strategy for the crucial by-elections in the state.
Congress nominates fresh face for Baramati by-election
Baramati in Maharashtra is considered to be one of Maharashtra’s most politically significant constituencies with a history of high-profile electoral contests.
The Congress’ decision to field a relatively fresh face in More signals an attempt to strengthen its position in the region.
The by-election comes at a time when political parties are recalibrating their strategies ahead of future electoral battles in the state.
Further details regarding campaign schedules and party outreach programmes are expected to be announced in the coming days.
Harshwardhan Sapkal on Congress fielding their candidate for the Baramati by-polls.
Earlier on Saturday, state Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal said the party has got approval from its high command to contest the Assembly by-polls. Speaking to the media, he said the Congress will first hold discussions with its MVA allies before taking a final call.
Poll schedule
The by-elections were necessitated following the deaths of Ajit Pawar, who represented Baramati, and Shivajirao Kardile, the sitting MLA from Rahuri. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission, voting for both constituencies will be held on April 23, while the counting of votes is set for May 4.
BJP looking for unopposed election
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had last month said that ideally, the upcoming by-elections to the Baramati and Rahuri Assembly seats should go unopposed, but added that the government is fully prepared in case voting takes place.
Candidates in the fray
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Ajit Pawar, will file her nomination papers from Baramati, while the BJP has fielded Akshay Kardile, son of late MLA Shivajirao, for the Rahuri by-election.