Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, has suggested that Baramati voters should elect a new MLA in the upcoming assembly elections, following his long tenure and recent electoral setbacks, including the defeat of his wife in the Lok Sabha elections. Expressing satisfaction with his development initiatives in Baramati, he believes this would allow for a comparison of his achievements since 1991 with those of a new representative. Pawar, who has held his position for over three decades, acknowledged the emotional impact of electoral choices, indicating that he might reconsider his candidacy if voters decide to choose differently. His comments also reflect a growing concern within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) after a poor showing in the recent elections, where the rival faction led by Sharad Pawar performed significantly better. The possibility of stepping back from politics has been fueled by his wife's loss and his contemplation of a future without him in Baramati's political landscape.