Jammu, Jan 28 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief and shock over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.The Chief Minister expressed grief over Ajit Pawar’s untimely death on X. “Shocked to hear about the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar Sb. I’ve known Ajit da since my days in college in Bombay when I stayed with Sharad Pawar Sb & his family…
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Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot have expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was among the victims of a fatal plane crash in Pune district earlier on Wednesday. In his statement, Chief Minister Sharma described the news of Ajit Pawar’s death as “deeply saddening and shocking”.He remembered Ajit Pawar as an efficient administrator, visio…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to senior Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar following the death of his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash near Baramati and expressed his condolences to the family. Ajit Pawar’s funeral will be held in Baramati on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the last rites.“I am deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred in Ba…
Bhopal, Jan 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav mourned the passing of a ‘down-to-earth’ leader whose contributions to development were invaluable, extending heartfelt condolences.“The Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar, was always dedicated to serving the poor, the underprivileged, and the marginalised. He made an invaluable contribution to the development of Maharashtra. He was a leader deeply connected to the people. I offer my heartfelt condole…
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, saying she was deeply shaken by the sudden loss of the senior leader.Banerjee said on X that she was feeling a deep sense of loss following Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash“Deeply shocked and stunned by the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar. The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a …
Baramati, Jan 28 (IANS) Family members and supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar have started arriving at the Baramati Medical College and Hospital following the tragic plane crash earlier in the day. Ajit Pawar and four others died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the deaths.The plane crashed while landing near Baramati. Visuals from the spot show fire and smoke, mangled remains of the plan…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Ajit Anantrao Pawar, popularly known as ‘Dada’, was a dominant force in Maharashtra politics, known for his administrative efficiency, blunt speaking style, and his recent role in reshaping the state’s political landscape. He served as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra (his 6th non-consecutive term) in the Mahayuti government, led by Devendra Fadnavis (CM) and Eknath Shinde (Deputy CM). He was the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).In early 2024, …
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday sparked a fresh political firestorm, alleging that the judicial outcomes regarding the disputed party symbols – the ‘Bow and Arrow’ and the ‘Clock’ – appear to be “pre-decided.” Raut’s remarks followed a photo showing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcoming Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during his visit to Maharashtra. The visit comes at a sensitive time. The Supreme Court recently p…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) In the high-stakes battle for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP, in alliance with the Shiv Sena, achieved its Mission Mumbai. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 88 seats. While it holds a significant lead over its rivals, the numbers suggest that no single party has crossed the magic halfway mark on its own (114 out of 227 seats), pointing towards the necessity of alliances to control the civic body.However, the B…
Pune, Jan 16 (IANS) Following the near-clear results of the 29 municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar has officially conceded defeat in several key urban centres. Taking to his official X handle, he stated that he accepts the public’s verdict with “full respect”. “The public’s mandate is supreme, and we accept it with complete respect. I heartily congratulate all the winning candidates and wish them success in their upcoming terms…