NCP Daughter Takes on Her Father in Maharashtra Assembly Election
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NCP Daughter Takes on Her Father in Maharashtra Assembly Election

Deccan Chronicle  

A father-daughter political rivalry is brewing in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Dharmaraobaba Atram, the incumbent NCP MLA and FDA minister, will face his daughter, Bhagyashree Atram-Haigekar, in the upcoming state assembly election. This contest marks the first time a candidate from rival factions of the NCP will contest against each other in the constituency. Dharmaraobaba, representing Ajit Pawar's camp, is known for his experience and focus on development, while Bhagyashree, backed by Sharad Pawar, is a rising star in the NCP. The intense battle is drawing significant attention, with political tension overshadowing even the area's usual concerns over Maoist activity.

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