Pawar vs Pawar in Baramati showdown: Ajit, Sharad camps clash in sugar cooperative society polls, over 90 candidates in fray for 21 seats
Sunday, 22 June 2025 () Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar is contesting for the chairman's post at the Malegaon sugar cooperative in Baramati, dismissing office-of-profit concerns. Voting took place on Sunday, pitting Pawar against a panel supported by Sharad Pawar. Allegations of horse-trading surfaced, with Supriya Sule demanding an SIT inquiry. Ajit Pawar refuted involvement, accusing opponents of violating the election code.