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BJP's Ravi Kishan Mourns "Baramati ka Raja" Ajit Pawar After Tragic Plane Crash

BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan expressed profound grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, calling him "Baramati ka Raja" and terming his demise an irreparable loss. The chartered plane crash-landed in Baramati, claiming five lives, including Pawar's, as he was headed to a campaign rally. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey also mourned the loss, highlighting Pawar's cross-party respect and round-the-clock work ethic. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy CM of Maharashtra, having served in multiple governments under different chief ministers.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: Ravi Kishan, Leaders Mourn Loss

  • Ajit Pawar dies in Baramati plane crash
  • Ravi Kishan calls it an 'irreparable loss'
  • Pawar was 8-time MLA from Baramati
  • Anand Dubey says leader was respected across parties
  • Pawar was longest-serving Deputy CM of Maharashtra
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BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan mourns demise of "Baramati ka Raja" Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, known as 'Baramati ka Raja,' dies in a plane crash. BJP MP Ravi Kishan and Shiv Sena's Anand Dubey express grief.

"There could not be a bigger loss for Maharashtra politics and for the country. - Ravi Kishan"

New Delhi, January 28

BJP's Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, terming his death as an "irreparable loss" to both the state and the country.

Recalling his personal association with Pawar, Kishan said the NCP leader was popularly known as "Baramati ka raja" (The king of Baramati).

"There could not be a bigger loss for Maharashtra politics and for the country. I knew him personally, and he was known as 'Baramati ka raja'," Ravi Kishan told reporters.

He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1991 from the Baramati Parliamentary constituency but vacated his seat for his uncle Sharad Pawar. Later on, Later, he was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly seven times from the Baramati Assembly constituency, the sugar-rich area of western Maharashtra.

He first won in a 1991 by-election and subsequently in 1995, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014. He wone the Baramati Assembly seat for a record eighth time in the 2024 state polls.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey also mourned Pawar's death, saying the news of his passing in a plane crash had left everyone in shock and grief. He described Pawar as a leader respected across party lines.

"We all heard of his death in a plane crash this morning and we are in grief. He was a leader loved by all, irrespective of party politics. Whether Mahavikas Aghadi or Mahayuti, he carried out his work with complete integrity. He was one of the few leaders who worked round the clock. We cannot imagine that he is no longer with us," Anand Dubey told ANI.

Ajit Pawar died in the plane crash on Wednesday morning in Maharashtra's Baramati.

According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati died after a crash-landing at 8.45 am this morning. The crash landing of the Mumbai-Baramati charter plane occurred at the runway threshold in Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members. Further details about the crash are awaited.

Pawar was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections. Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday, where he attended a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present.

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
It's heartbreaking to see such a senior leader go in a tragic accident. The fact that leaders from all parties are mourning shows the respect he commanded. My condolences to his family and supporters.
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Vikram M
A true mass leader. His political journey, from vacating his seat for his uncle to becoming the longest-serving Deputy CM, is remarkable. Maharashtra politics will feel his absence deeply. A huge loss.
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Priya S
This is so tragic. He was on his way to a public rally, working till the very end. It raises serious questions about the safety of chartered flights used by our politicians. DGCA must investigate thoroughly.
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Rohit P
Despite the political differences we might have with his party, one cannot deny his dedication. Serving as Deputy CM under four different CMs from different parties shows his adaptability and focus on administration. Respect.
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Michael C
The loss of five other lives in this crash is equally devastating. My heart goes out to all the families affected. A sobering reminder of how fragile life is.

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