A catastrophic plane crash has claimed the life of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, plunging the state into unprecedented mourning. Tributes from leaders paint a picture of a towering figure whose sudden exit reshapes the political future.
‘Heart-wrenching and catastrophic,’ said BJP’s Sudhir Mungantiwar, mourning a leader of speed, strength, and compassion. Uday Samant’s tribute to ‘Ajit Dada’ underscored a directionless void in politics today.
Yogesh Kadam’s personal reflection revealed years of emulating Pawar’s people-first ethos. Prakash Javadekar announced state-wide grief and official mourning, lauding Pawar’s rule mastery and oratorical flair.
NCP’s Ballal Sadhu grappled with reality, as did Suryakant Patil, who saw it as exacerbating leadership scarcities akin to past national tragedies. Amrish Patel praised the candid visionary’s resolve for change.
Vikram Kale spoke of familial devastation in nationalist circles. Sanjay Nirupam called Pawar an unshakeable pillar with deep rural roots.
Dhananjay Mahadik detailed the morning’s prayers dashed by fatal news, celebrating Pawar’s leadership triad: influence, speech, administration. Rahul Aawade cherished familial-political ties and guidance.
Pawar’s journey from local roots to deputy CM exemplified resilience and connect. This loss invites introspection on succession, safety protocols, and political continuity, as Maharashtra honors a colossus whose imprint persists.