The sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a fiery plane crash has left the nation stunned. Occurring at Baramati Airport, the mishap also felled four others, drawing an emotional response from Adani Group head Gautam Adani.
In a poignant X post, Adani evoked memories of their recent collaboration: ‘Just a month back, at Baramati’s AI excellence center inauguration, Ajit Pawar’s dedication to innovation and youth shone through. Devastated by this loss – let’s build the Maharashtra he dreamed of.’
Pawar was flying in from Mumbai for a crucial rally during local body elections when tragedy struck at 8:45 AM. The charter aircraft failed to stabilize on landing, crashing violently and igniting. Confirmed casualties: Pawar, protector, aviators, and attendant, per DGCA.
Rescue narratives paint a grim picture: Twisted metal, inferno, helpers risking lives to assist, ambulances speeding away. Swift deployment of crisis teams contained the site, with probes underway into potential technical or pilot errors.
Prime Minister Modi remembered Pawar as a grassroots champion with sharp governance insight and commitment to the marginalized: ‘Shocking loss – condolences to grieving kin and admirers.’
President Murmu grieved the ‘priceless setback,’ noting enduring tributes to Pawar’s cooperative sector strides and state advancement.
This calamity reshapes Maharashtra’s political contours. Adani’s homage spotlights Pawar’s broader influence on infrastructure and futurism. In tribute, stakeholders pledge to perpetuate his developmental zeal, crafting a resilient state legacy.