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Amit Shah Mourns Ajit Pawar, Calls Demise a Void in Maharashtra Politics

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati. Pawar's last rites were conducted with full state honours, attended by prominent political leaders and dignitaries. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has initiated a formal probe into the crash that killed Pawar and four others. The investigation will be transparent and time-bound, with the aircraft's black box in custody.

Key Points: Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Late Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

  • Plane crash claims Ajit Pawar's life
  • Last rites held with state honours
  • AAIB investigates aircraft accident
  • Leaders gather for final farewell
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"Ajit Pawar's untimely demise has created void in Maharashtra politics": Amit Shah pays tribute to Maharashtra Deputy CM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Ajit Pawar's untimely death in a plane crash has created an irreplaceable void in Maharashtra's political landscape.

"The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji... has created such a void in Maharashtra's politics that it will not be possible to fill it for a long time. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, January 29

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid his last respects to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, describing his untimely demise as a profound loss for the state's politics, one that will be difficult to fill for a long time.

In a post shared on X, Shah said, "I paid my last respects to Ajit Pawar ji and offered heartfelt tributes to him. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji, who was dedicated to society and the people, has created such a void in Maharashtra's politics that it will not be possible to fill it for a long time."

Ajit Pawar, 66, died on Wednesday morning after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The plane crash-landed near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board the chartered plane. Among the deceased were his personal security officer, a flight attendant and two pilots.

The crash occurred around 8.48 am. Pawar was on his way to Baramati from Mumbai to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

Earlier today, the last rites of Ajit Pawar were held with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and performed the final rituals.

Several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

Pawar's sons, Parth and Jay, performed the last rites of their father. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP, also paid her last respects to her husband.

A large number of people also gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground to bid a final farewell to the Nationalist Congress Party leader, reflecting the widespread public mourning over his demise.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated a formal investigation into the recent aircraft accident that claimed the lives of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others.

Replying to a letter written by Chief Minister Fadnavis, the Union Minister said the aircraft's black box has been taken into custody, and the investigation has commenced in accordance with the Aircraft Accident and Incident Rules. He assured that the probe would be conducted transparently and time-boundly.

- ANI

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Priya S
A huge loss for Maharashtra politics indeed. Regardless of party lines, one must acknowledge his dedication and the grassroots connect he had, especially in the Baramati region. The void will be felt for years. Thoughts with Sunetra ji and the entire Pawar family during this unimaginable time.
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Rahul R
Very sad news. But respectfully, while we mourn the man, we must also ask tough questions. The safety of our VVIPs in chartered flights needs a serious review. If this can happen to a Deputy CM, what about the common citizen? The AAIB probe must be swift and its findings made public.
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Anjali F
The image of his sons lighting the pyre is just heartbreaking. As a mother, I can't even begin to understand the family's pain. He died while serving the public, campaigning till the end. A true political worker's demise. May his soul find peace.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, the scale of public mourning shown in the reports is remarkable. It speaks volumes about his standing. A sudden loss like this really shakes the political landscape. Condolences to all affected, including the families of the other four victims on that flight.
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Karthik V
Amit Shah ji is right about the void. Maharashtra politics revolves around certain key personalities and Ajit Pawar was undoubtedly one of them. The upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections and the larger state political equations will see a major shift now. A defining moment.

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