LS results will set the tone for the next Maha battle

THE OUTCOME WILL SHOW WHICH WAY THE WIND IS BLOWING AHEAD OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS

ing, such a result will mean a turning point for the Opposition parties. It will mean the Fadnavis government heading for ouster in the assembly elections. As of now, even the optimistic in the Opposition camp are not hopeful of reaching 30.

The third scenario is sort of a middle ground for both sides. The general feedback from the political circles is that the NDA would win around 30 while the UPA could get 15-16 to 20 seats.

It will mean both the sides could be locked in a close fight for power in Maharashtra which could be a prelude to another fierce electoral fight in the state.

The results will also show if two other players outside the two coalitions — Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi convener Prakash Ambedkar — can make any difference in the electoral battle.

A NEW SCION IN THE MAKING?

As NCP chief Sharad Pawar resumed his tour of droughthit areas of Maharashtra on Monday after a short break, everybody noticed the presence of his grandnephew, Rohit Pawar, the grandson of Pawar’s brother Appasaheb accompanying him.

According to NCP insiders, Rohit is a favourite of Pawar’s and is learning the ropes from theveteranpoliticianwhohas been a dominant factor in Maharashtra politics for over four decades.

Pawar fondly talks about his grandnephew who has taken his first step in politics by winning the zilla parishad (district council) elections from Baramati.

Party insiders also say Rohit may contest the coming assembly elections from a constituency in Ahmednagar district or the next Lok Sabha elections from Baramati constituency which is currently being represented by Supriya Sule.

It seems a new scion is making his way to state politics.