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Maharashtra Mourns Ajit 'Dada' Pawar, Deputy CM Killed in Baramati Plane Crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash at Baramati airport while heading to a campaign rally. Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar praised Pawar's inspirational contributions and remembered his discipline and work with the cooperative sector. His mortal remains were taken to his residence in Katewadi ahead of his last rites, with a funeral procession scheduled from Vidya Pratishthan ground. Ajit Pawar, popularly known as 'Dada', was the state's longest-serving non-consecutive Deputy CM, having served in the role six times under various governments.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM, Dies in Plane Crash

  • Plane crash at Baramati airport
  • Longest-serving Deputy CM of Maharashtra
  • Funeral procession scheduled for 9 AM
  • Remembered for discipline and cooperative work
  • Served under multiple Chief Ministers
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"Ajit Pawar's contributions to Maharashtra politics are inspirational for everyone": Deepak Kesarkar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati plane crash. Colleague Deepak Kesarkar calls his contributions inspirational. Funeral details announced.

"Ajit Pawar's contributions to Maharashtra politics are inspirational for everyone. - Deepak Kesarkar"

Baramati, January 29

Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar on Thursday remembered Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar for his "discipline and punctuality" after his demise in a plane crash.

Speaking to ANI, Kesarkar asserted that Pawar's death is a huge loss to Maharashtra, which cannot be compensated.

"Ajit Pawar's contributions to Maharashtra politics are inspirational for everyone. Dada did a lot of work with the cooperative sector. I will always remember him for his discipline and punctuality. His passing away is a huge loss to our state which cannot be compensated," he said.

Ajit 'Dada' Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash at Baramati airport, leaving behind a long career of ups and downs in politics. He was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections.

Meanwhile, the mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were on Thursday brought to his residence in Katewadi ahead of his last rites. Funeral preparations are underway at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati for the Nationalist Congress leader.

The funeral procession for Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy CM (non-consecutively) will start from the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima) at 9 AM, pass through the city for people to pay their respects to Pawar, and culminate at the Vidya Pratishthan Ground for the funeral, scheduled to take place at 11 AM.

Ajit Pawar was born on 22nd July 1959 in Deolali Pravara, Rahuri taluka, Ahmednagar district.

He was known among the people as "Ajit Dada" because of his tireless striving for the people of Maharashtra and his ability to stay connected to the people and the soil.

In addition to making significant contributions to government administration, Pawar oversaw the management of various cooperative organisations, including Milk Unions and Federations and sugar factories.

Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Very sad news. Regardless of political affiliation, his dedication to public service and his long tenure show a deep commitment. My condolences to his family and the people of Maharashtra.
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Rohit P
Discipline and punctuality are rare qualities in our politicians. Kesarkar is right to highlight that. Dada's ability to work across party lines for the state's development was remarkable. A void that will be hard to fill.
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Ananya R
While his contributions are undeniable, his political journey had many sharp turns. It's important to remember leaders in their entirety, not just the good parts. That said, a tragic end for a major figure.
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Michael C
Six terms as Deputy CM is an incredible record. It speaks to his political acumen and the trust various CMs placed in him. The article mentions he was connected to the soil – that's a powerful compliment in Indian politics.
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Priya S
Om Shanti. To die while heading to an election rally shows he was a politician till his last breath. His work in Baramati and the cooperative movement will be his lasting legacy. Very sad.

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