The Pawars aren’t the only uncle-nephew medley in politics with a blow-hot-and-cold relationship. Having been involved in matters of the state for over four decades, senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde is no stranger to intrigue. But, the stakes are very different in the political battle he is presently engaged in. Munde, who is not inclined towards forgiving his nephew Dhananjay – he recently quit the saffron party to join NCP - has decided to make things tricky for the latter.

Political stand: The BJP withdrew two of its candidates, but party leader Gopinath Munde retained his supporter Prithviraj Kakde, a Baramati resident, to contest as an Independent. (Inset) Dhananjay Munde. File pics