Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde commemorated the birth anniversary of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar with a heartfelt tribute. He expressed a mix of celebration and sorrow on this day, which also marks Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ birthday while honoring Ajit Pawar, whom he credited as the architect of the Mahayuti alliance.
Reflecting on Ajit Pawar’s leadership qualities, Shinde praised his administrative command, punctuality, commitment to public service, and deep expertise in finance, agriculture, and the cooperative sector. He highlighted Pawar’s significant contribution through the state budget presented to fulfill Mahayuti’s promises, which continues to inspire Maharashtra.
Shinde emphasized their shared vision for economic and social progress in the state, lamenting the loss of Pawar and stressing the importance of realizing their development goals as a tribute to his legacy. He concluded by paying poetic tribute to Ajit Pawar’s memory and expressing gratitude for his immense contribution to Maharashtra.
Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife, shared her emotional struggle in adjusting to life without her late husband, reminiscing about past celebrations and expressing the pain of his absence. She acknowledged Ajit Pawar as her pillar of strength and emphasized that his political legacy, public service, and discipline will endure despite his physical absence.
