FILE EXCL: Sunetra Pawar Breaks Silence on NCP Split and Contesting Against Supriya Sule in Baramati

In this special report, India Today revisits an exclusive conversation with Sunetra Pawar regarding the high-stakes Baramati battle during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking on the internal rift within the Pawar family following the 2023 NCP split, Sunetra Pawar clarified her stance on contesting against her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule. She stated, 'This is a political fight. The relations are different. The politics are different.' Pawar addressed allegations from Sharad Pawar regarding BJP pressure, asserting that her decision to enter the electoral fray after 40 years was rooted in supporting 'Dada' (Ajit Pawar) and meeting the demands of the people. She dismissed the notion of a family feud, maintaining that accusations and allegations are inherent to the political landscape. The interview explores her emotional response to being called an outsider and her perspective on the bitterness currently defining Maharashtra's political dynamics.