Jammu, Jan 28: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed sorrow over the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Omar Abdullah recalled his college days in Bombay, highlighting Ajit Pawar’s administrative skills and political acumen. Farooq Abdullah described Ajit Pawar as a significant figure in Maharashtra’s development efforts, expressing deep sadness over his sudden death.
The late politician’s contributions were praised by Farooq Abdullah, emphasizing that Ajit Pawar’s legacy will endure. Omar Abdullah lamented the loss, acknowledging Ajit Pawar’s role in national politics and the Pawar family. Ajit Pawar, along with four others, lost their lives in a plane crash while en route to Pune for election preparations.
The tragic incident occurred near Baramati, Ajit Pawar’s hometown, during an emergency landing attempt. The 66-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader was en route from Mumbai to Baramati for zilla parishad polls campaigning. The nation mourns the loss of Ajit Pawar, a respected political figure with a promising future, as condolences pour in for the grieving Pawar family.
