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By-Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Sunetra Pawar Leads From Baramati by Wide Margin, ECI Trends Show

  • On Monday, May 4, 2026, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar secured a decisive lead in the Baramati Assembly by-election, with counting trends showing her ahead by over 78,000 votes.
  • The by-election was necessitated by the death of Ajit Pawar, who held the Baramati seat since 1991, maintaining the Pawar family's undefeated record in the constituency.
  • Sunetra Pawar's campaign relied on support from Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi parties, while her son Jay Pawar engaged villagers across over 100 villages, securing a lead over all 22 Independent candidates.
  • Meanwhile, the BJP candidate Akshay Shivajirao Kardile maintains a dominant position in the Rahuri Assembly by-election, leading by over 74,000 votes following the withdrawal of traditional rival Parajakt Tanpure.
  • Tight security measures, including CCTV surveillance, govern the counting process across both constituencies, where voter turnout in Baramati reached around 58 per cent, representing approximately 2.23 lakh participants.
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Sunetra Pawar has set a record in the country in the Baramati Assembly by-election in Maharashtra. She won a historic victory by a margin of 218,930 votes. Following her victory, Sunetra thanked the voters and cited Sharad Pawar's support as crucial.

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Sunetra Pawar News: Counting of votes in the Baramati by-election will take place over 24 rounds. Sunetra Pawar has a strong lead. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister appeared emotional.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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