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Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: Priyanka Gandhi Offers Heartfelt Condolences

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed profound grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. She termed the news "extremely heartbreaking" and prayed for peace for the departed souls. The charter plane crash-landed in Baramati, claiming the lives of all five people on board, including Pawar. The veteran politician was traveling to attend a public rally for the Zila Parishad elections.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash, Priyanka Gandhi Condoles

  • Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash
  • Priyanka Gandhi expresses condolences
  • Crash occurred in Baramati
  • Pawar was en route to election rally
  • He was longest-serving Deputy CM
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"Extremely heartbreaking": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condoles Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati plane crash. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses grief, offers condolences to Pawar family.

"The news of the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar Ji... is extremely heartbreaking. - Priyanka Gandhi Vadra"

New Delhi, January 28

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who reportedly died in a plane crash in Baramati earlier in the day.

In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said the news of the tragic accident was deeply heartbreaking and prayed for the departed souls' peace. She conveyed her condolences to Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and the entire Pawar family, along with Ajit Pawar's supporters.

"The news of the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar Ji and others in the horrific plane crash in Maharashtra is extremely heartbreaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls. Deepest condolences to revered Sharad Pawar Ji, Supriya Sule Ji and their entire family, and to the supporters of revered Ajit Pawar Ji," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote on 'X'.

Vadra also said she personally spoke to members of the Pawar family to convey her condolences.

"I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and his supporters. I have spoken to Ajit Pawar's wife and Supriya ji (Supriya Sule)."

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 Zila 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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Ananya R
Very sad day for Maharashtra. Regardless of political differences, such a sudden loss is heartbreaking. Prayers for the families of all those who lost their lives in the crash.
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Rohit P
A grim reminder of how fragile life is. He was on his way to serve the public for an election rally. The DGCA must conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of this crash. Safety cannot be compromised.
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Priyanka N
It's good to see political leaders setting aside differences in times of grief. Priyanka Gandhi's message is respectful. In our culture, we must stand with a family in their moment of sorrow. Strength to Sharad Pawar ji.
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Michael C
While the condolences are appropriate, I hope the focus remains on the systemic issues. Charter plane safety for VVIPs needs a serious review in India. This isn't the first such tragedy.
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Kavya N
So young and dynamic. He had so much more to contribute. My thoughts are with his wife and children. Such a huge loss for his supporters in Baramati. May his soul rest in peace.

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