Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, Parliamentary constituency in Pune district, India
Baramati Lok Sabha constituency is a parliamentary election district in Maharashtra covering six assembly segments across the Pune region. These segments include Daund, Indapur, Baramati, Purandar, Bhor, and Khadakwasala, spanning both urban and rural areas.
The constituency was created in 1952 and gained prominence when Sharad Pawar, founder of the Nationalist Congress Party, represented it from 1996 to 2004. This period established its role as a significant location in Maharashtra's political landscape.
The constituency encompasses both urban and rural populations, with approximately twelve percent of residents belonging to Scheduled Castes and two percent to Scheduled Tribes.
Voters in this constituency use numerous polling stations spread across the six segments for casting their ballots. Those visiting during election periods should check specific locations and timing, as these vary depending on the area.
In 2024, this constituency witnessed a notable political contest between two women politicians closely connected through family ties. Supriya Sule won with approximately 52 percent of the votes against her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar.
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