The BJP made changes to the regional ward office structures, and the NCP had opposed them. It blamed the ruling BJP for making such changes because the NCP would not be able to secure any posts. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
With Sunetra Pawar’s candidature now clear, the bypoll is expected to draw attention. Party sources said she is likely to resign from her Rajya Sabha seat after the election, allowing the party to nominate another candidate. (HT FILE)