Maharashtra politics suffers a colossal blow with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in a Mumbai-Baramati plane crash, prompting a moving eulogy from PV Sindhu. The shuttler regrets bypassing his persistent invites to Baramati, a lapse now forever etched in grief.
En route to rally crowds during panchayat elections, the crash at 9 AM Wednesday felled Pawar, five companions—including pilots and staff. On X, Sindhu reflected: ‘Farewell Ajit Dada. Your poise, commitment, and community love shone in every interaction. Those Baramati pleas went unheeded; who knew regret would follow so swiftly.’
Heartfelt prayers went to bereaved kin of Captains Pathak and Kapoor, Pinki Mali, and Vidyip Jadhav. Pawar’s Baramati reign since 1991 featured sweeping victories, rooted in co-op prowess.
Newly minted Maharashtra Olympic Association head, he nurtured sports alongside politics. Steering Pune Co-op Bank for 16 years, his reach spanned sugar co-ops to dairy giants. Ministerial heft in vital sectors under four CMs cemented his legacy.
With probes underway, Pawar’s absence looms large over state elections and beyond. Sindhu’s lament offers intimate insight into a leader’s softer side, fostering young achievers with warmth and wisdom. In tragedy, emerges a fuller portrait of a man whose invitations symbolized enduring welcome.