Maharashtra parties urge Congress to withdraw from Baramati bypoll.

Congress has decided not to contest the Baramati Assembly by-election following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, opting for an unopposed victory for his widow, Sunetra Pawar. This decision came after appeals from NCP (SP) leaders and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to withdraw the candidate, marking a shift in the political landscape before the April 23 vote.