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Maharashtra Mourns Ajit Pawar's Tragic Death in Baramati Plane Crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a charter plane crash in Baramati while traveling for election campaigning. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde met Pawar's wife Sunetra and paid their respects at Vidya Pratishthan. Fadnavis announced a state holiday and three days of official mourning, with the national flag at half-mast. The last rites will be conducted with full state honors as investigation teams probe the crash.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash, State Mourns

  • Ajit Pawar killed in charter plane crash
  • State holiday and 3-day mourning declared
  • Last rites with full state honours
  • Leaders pay respects in Baramati
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Fadnavis, Shinde meet late Ajit Pawar's wife in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati plane crash. CM Fadnavis announces state holiday, three-day mourning. Leaders pay respects.

"Ajit Dada was a hardworking leader... It's a personal loss; a friend has left me. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Baramati, January 28

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde on Wednesday met Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar, in Baramati and paid their respects.

Pawar was killed in a crash landing of a charter plane in Baramati this morning.

Governor Acharya Devvrat was also present along with Fadnavis and Shinde.

The leaders reached the Vidya Pratishthan to pay their last respects to Pawar, who died in a crash landing of a charter plane.

According to the Maharashtra General Administration Department (Protocol), the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be performed with full sttae honours.

Kiran, Trustee of Vidya Pratishthan, said that Pawar's last rites will be conducted tomorrow at 11 am.

"The mortal remains of Ajit Pawar will be kept at Vidya Pratishthan ground for the public to pay their last respects today. The last rites will be conducted tomorrow at 11 am," Kiran told ANI.

Pawar was on his way to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a state holiday and three days of mourning following the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

During the three-day mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings across Maharashtra where it is regularly hoisted.

No government entertainment programmes will be organised during this period. All state government offices across Maharashtra will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28.

Mourning Ajit Pawar's demise, Fadnavis said that there is a "wave of sorrow" across Maharashtra. He recalled Pawar as a hardworking leader and noted his contributions to the state.

Referring to the tragic incident as a personal loss, Devendra Fadnavis said, "Ajit Dada was a hardworking leader and did not shake in any circumstances. It is a difficult day for Maharashtra. It takes time to develop such leadership. He had major contribution to Maharashtra's development. His demise is shocking, and for me, it's a personal loss; a friend has left me. It's a very big loss for the family."

The plane crash occurred around 8.48 am, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have dispatched probe teams to the crash site to investigate.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Shinde paying their respects promptly. Shows political maturity beyond party lines in this moment of grief. The three-day state mourning is a fitting tribute. May his soul rest in peace.
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Rahul R
A sad reminder of how fragile life is. He was campaigning for local elections, dedicated to the last moment. The DGCA must conduct a thorough investigation into the crash. We need answers on the safety of these charter flights used by our leaders.
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Michael C
While the condolences are appropriate, I hope this tragedy sparks a wider conversation about aviation safety standards in India, especially for smaller aircraft. This isn't the first such incident. Prevention is key.
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Anjali F
Om Shanti. Baramati has lost its guardian. His contribution to the region's educational institutions like Vidya Pratishthan is immense. The void he leaves behind in Maharashtra politics will be hard to fill. Strength to his family.
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Karthik V
A state holiday is fine, but the real tribute would be to continue the developmental work he was passionate about. Let's hope his legacy in water management and rural development is carried forward by others. A tragic end to a storied career.

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