Ajit Pawar Regrets Wife's Candidacy Against Sule

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed regret over fielding his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against his cousin Supriya Sule in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, calling it a mistake and emphasizing that politics should not interfere in family matters. Pawar, who is currently on a statewide 'Jan Samman Yatra', admitted that the decision, attributed to the NCP parliamentary board, had strained family ties, as Sule ultimately won the Baramati seat by a significant margin. Ajit Pawar hinted that he might not contest in the upcoming assembly elections and left the decision of his son Jay Pawar’s candidacy to the party and the people. Despite the split in the NCP and the recent electoral losses, he reiterated respect for his uncle Sharad Pawar and maintained that each generation has its political style. The deputy CM also emphasized his focus on development and welfare schemes ahead of the assembly polls.