Ratnagiri Minister Uday Samant voiced deep sorrow at the plane crash death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, calling it a personal catastrophe after 25 years of camaraderie. Pawar was his guru and kin-like mentor, Samant shared with media.
Their tie was profound: Pawar mentored with advice and amiable chides, fostering ongoing friendly exchanges. Samant displayed a photo capturing their warmth.
The evening prior, three calls at 7 PM touched on Pune MIDC projects and politics. Morning headlines of the tragedy stunned him.
Samant owed his political rise to Pawar’s support under Sharad Pawar, spanning nearly 25 selfless years. This is an irredeemable blow, he stated.
Prayers flowed for Pawar’s soul and family strength. Maharashtra mourns a visionary leader whose developmental imprint lasts. Politics suffers a lasting dent. All five in the Wednesday emergency landing crash perished. Leaders nationwide, from President to PM, condole.