Ajit Pawar Secures Baramati: Mahayuti Poised for Strong Showing

The Ajit Pawar-led NCP highlights the BJP's success in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir as a reflection of Narendra Modi's government performance. NCP working president Praful Patel announces Ajit Pawar's candidacy for Baramati, resolving election speculations. Mahayuti allies resolve seat-sharing talks for 230 constituencies.

The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has attributed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) electoral success in Haryana and a strong performance in Jammu & Kashmir to the effectiveness of the Narendra Modi government.

Praful Patel, NCP working president, officially announced Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will contest from Baramati in the upcoming assembly elections, putting to rest rumors of Pawar eyeing another constituency.

Regarding seat-sharing, the Mahayuti coalition has reached an agreement on 230 constituencies, with plans to address any remaining differences. Patel criticized opposition narratives predicting a BJP loss due to farmer protests and social unrest, emphasizing increased BJP support.

(With inputs from agencies.)