Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief, calling it a personal loss. Shinde praised Pawar as a dedicated leader and demanded an investigation into the plane crash to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal also mourned Pawar’s death, highlighting his significant role in Maharashtra’s governance. Additionally, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and State revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule expressed their condolences, emphasizing Pawar’s contributions to public life and the state’s development.
Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve and BJP MP Ujwal Nikam remembered Pawar as a visionary statesman and a leader deeply connected to the people of Maharashtra. Danve described Pawar’s loss as a blow to the entire state, while Nikam expressed personal grief over the demise of a respected figure.
