If the campaign for Baramati seems to lack lustre, there is reason. This is the pocket borough of the Pawar clan. And both Union Defence Minister Sharad Pawar and nephew, Ajit - who are contesting the Lok Sabha and assembly seats respectively - are sure of winning, with there being no real opposition of any kind even to pose a formal challenge. Having dominated the life of this small town for over two decades, they are now all set to gain electoral mileage from their past efforts.
