As Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar’s last rites are set to be conducted with full state honors in Baramati, locals express deep shock and sorrow over his untimely death in a plane crash. Residents from Baramati and nearby areas gather in large numbers to pay their final respects, struggling to cope with the sudden loss. Many remember Ajit Pawar as a dedicated leader who spent his life serving the public.
Several locals fondly recall Ajit Pawar’s contributions to society and his strong bond with the people. One resident mentions Ajit Pawar’s initiatives like the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which aimed to empower women from all sections of society, highlighting his commitment to equality and respect for all. Another emotionally shares a personal connection with Ajit Pawar, expressing the desire to attend his last rites as a mark of respect and admiration.
The news of Ajit Pawar’s demise has left the community in disbelief and mourning. Locals express their admiration for his selfless service and recall his unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people. Ajit Pawar’s mortal remains are placed at the Vidya Pratishtan ground in Baramati for people to pay their final respects, expecting a significant turnout of supporters, party members, and residents. The Maharashtra government has declared three days of state mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all government buildings in the state.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and other senior political figures are slated to attend the funeral ceremony to bid farewell to Ajit Pawar. In response to the tragic plane crash, the police have filed an accidental death report, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
