Delhi’s Kariappa Parade Ground hosted the vibrant NCC-PM rally, yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi began with somber words. A fatal plane crash robbed Maharashtra of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, turning festivity into mourning.
Emotion swelling, Modi hailed ‘Ajit Dada’ for his pivotal strides in state and national development, with a focus on rural renaissance. ‘He always stepped up to better village lives,’ the PM shared, conveying deepest sympathies to Pawar’s kin and other victims’ families.
Rallying spirits, Modi extolled NCC’s transformative power on India’s youth—fostering discipline, empathy, and patriotism. Cadet numbers have soared to 20 lakh, boosted by enthusiastic girl participation. ‘Young India stands at the cusp of history’s greatest opportunities,’ he proclaimed, with governments bridging skills and global expectations rooted in cultural strengths.
On X beforehand, Modi portrayed Pawar as a beloved mass leader, admired for on-ground dedication, policy insight, and advocacy for the vulnerable. Maharashtra’s political landscape feels the quake of this irreplaceable loss.