MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday warned that he might step back from elections if Baramati voters choose differently in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls, despite his extensive development efforts. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader also expressed his frustration over the defeat of his spouse, Sunetra Pawar, from Baramati in this year’s Lok Sabha elections.Speaking at an event in his assembly constituency, Pawar expressed his discontent with the electoral choices in Baramati, adding, “I have done everything possible for Baramati’s development. Despite this, if voters decide to elect a different MP in the Lok Sabha elections, I too am human and have feelings. So, you should also elect a different MLA in the upcoming state assembly elections.”Reflecting on his political career, Ajit said, “I am 65 years old today, and I am satisfied with my achievements. If Baramati wants to choose a different MLA, I am ready for that. If you’re planning to take a different decision in the state assembly elections, I will keep my distance. You should compare my work from 1999 to 2024 with anyone else’s.”Earlier, Ajit Pawar had cautioned his party leaders against letting politics and elections divide families, reflecting on his own suffering and expressing a desire to prevent similar experiences for others.This marks the second time in less than a month that Pawar has publicly acknowledged a mistake in fielding his wife against NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, the daughter of his uncle Sharad Pawar, and emphasised that politics should not intrude into family matters.The Ajit-led NCP faced a significant defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, losing three of four constituencies, including Baramati, where Sunetra was defeated by Sule. In contrast, the Sharad Pawar-led faction won eight out of ten seats contested.
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