The nation reels from the devastating plane crash that felled Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Baramati Wednesday morning. No survivors emerged from the wreckage, casting a long shadow over the state.
Grief transcends politics, with Sachin Tendulkar voicing anguish on X: ‘Shocked and deeply saddened by Ajit Pawar’s sudden passing. Maharashtra has lost a committed leader devoted to its people’s welfare. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. Om Shanti.’
Ajinkya Rahane shared: ‘Deeply hurt by the demise of Ajit Pawar dada, our Deputy CM. Sympathies to his family.’
Pawar’s biography is a testament to perseverance. From his 1959 birth in Ahmednagar, orphaned early by his father’s death, he forsook education for politics under Sharad Pawar’s wing. Starting with sugar mill boards in 1982, he scaled heights: bank presidency, Lok Sabha victory (relinquished for family), and unbroken Baramati assembly triumphs since 1995.
Frequently Deputy CM, he championed agriculture, energy, and water projects, notably Krishna Valley and Konkan initiatives that fortified Maharashtra’s agrarian backbone and cooperatives.
Baramati flourished under his patronage. His 1985 union with Sunetra bore Parth and Jay Pawar.
Pawar’s departure leaves a chasm, but his blueprint for development inspires. As tributes swell, his legacy stands as a beacon amid collective mourning.