With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fighting tooth and nail to emerge victorious in the Lok Sabha elections, they have pitted strong contenders in all major constituencies to make this happen. With each AAP contestant receiving a fair amount of backing and support, Baramati constituency seems to be an exception.

Lone ranger: Retired IPS officer Suresh Khopde hopes to win against Supriya Sule (below), the current MP from Baramati constituency. Pic/Mohan Patil

The Baramati seat, known to be a stronghold of the Pawar clan, will be fought for by AAP’s Suresh Khopde and NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s daughter and sitting MP, Supriya Sule, who is contesting consecutively for the second time. A retired IPS officer, Khopde is fighting without any leading campaigners.