Behind the scene, how political posturing, one-upmanship between NCP and NCP SP, and the distinction of opinion between the MVA allies and inside the Congress performed out in Maharashtra.

In a uncommon political unity, the Pawar household on Thursday (April 9, 2026) got here collectively to push the Congress to withdraw its candidate from Baramati on the final day of the withdrawal of nominations for the Maharashtra bypolls. The election to Baramati seat, which fell vacant because of the tragic demise of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, won’t be unopposed although. Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s spouse, is ready to contest from there. Thursday was marked by hectic political actions. And behind the scene was political posturing, emotive appeals, one-upmanship between the NCP and NCP(SP), variations of opinion between the MVA allies and inside the Congress.