CM Fadnavis Mourns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Untimely Demise

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati.

In a heartfelt condolence, CM Fadnavis said, “Ajit Pawar has lost his life in a plane accident. There is an atmosphere of sadness in the state. Losing a leader like him is an unprecedented loss. In personal life, he was a good friend. We faced many challenges together. His untimely demise is deeply saddening. We stand with his family.”

He added, “Dada has left us! The news of the death of Ajitdada Pawar, the people’s leader with a deep connection to the land, is extremely heartbreaking. I have no words to express my emotions. I have lost a strong and generous friend. This is a personal loss that can never be compensated. Today is an extremely difficult day for Maharashtra. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Dada.”

CM Fadnavis extended condolences to the families of the other four victims who perished in the crash, stating he had cancelled all his programmes and was leaving for Baramati shortly.

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah received briefings on the incident and expressed their grief.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also expressed shock, describing Ajit Pawar as a progressive leader and extending prayers for his family and supporters.

Speaking on technical aspects of the crash, he noted that a detailed report would be needed before drawing conclusions.

The plane crash marks a tragic day for Maharashtra, leaving a significant void in both the political and personal spheres of the state’s leadership.

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