Nation In Mourning As PM Modi And Other Union Ministers Pay Tribute To Ajit Pawar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed his heartfelt condolences. In doing so, he expressed deep grief. At the same time, he mourned the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar. Tragically, Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash in Baramati.

While paying tribute, the Prime Minister described Pawar as a people’s leader. He said Pawar maintained a strong and enduring connection with grassroots communities.

In his message, PM Modi said, “Saddened by the tragic air crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief. Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”

Tributes Pour in from Across the Country

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X, “Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar. Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers.”

Union Minister JP Nadda also posted on X, “The tragic news of the demise of Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in an airplane accident has left my heart wrung with grief and my mind numb. This leader, renowned for his diligence and his unwavering bond with the common people, devoted his entire life to the development of Maharashtra.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also called the incident heartbreaking and said, “The news of the sudden demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji is extremely shocking, unfortunate, and heartbreaking. My heartfelt tribute to him. Over the past many years, while working together in the state legislature, I shared an extremely close bond with Ajit dada. His administrative acumen, developmental vision, and innate ability to connect with people have ensured that Ajit dada always holds an unassailable position in Maharashtra’s politics. The untimely passing of this people’s leader, who harbored aspirations for Maharashtra’s development, is not just a loss for Maharashtra but an irreplaceable one for the entire nation. On this sorrowful occasion, my condolences are with the entire Pawar family. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.”

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister also wrote, “Shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar ji. Offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Further he addded a grassroots leader and a seasoned strategist, he worked passionately for Maharashtra’s development. He will be remembered for his enduring contributions to rural development and people’s empowerment. Om Shanti!”

Union Minister Piyush Goyal wrote on X, “The news of the unfortunate demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit dada Pawar has deeply shocked and saddened my heart. His passing has created a huge void in social, political, and public life.”

Kiren Rijiju, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, expressed grief while saying, “Deeply pained to learn about the untimely demise of Hon’ble Dy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar ji. Further he addded he always stood with the people, working tirelessly for the growth & prosperity of Maharashtra. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones & supporters. Om Shanti.”

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