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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Mourns Ajit Pawar's Death in Plane Crash

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati. Siddaramaiah remembered Pawar as a popular senior legislator and called his death a great national loss. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also expressed shock, remembering Pawar as a leader with progressive ideas who earned cross-party confidence. The crash killed all five people on board, prompting a DGCA investigation and three days of state mourning in Maharashtra.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Karnataka Leaders Condole Death

  • Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati plane crash
  • Karnataka CM calls it an irreparable loss
  • DK Shivakumar urges caution for politicians travelling
  • Crash killed all five on board
  • State mourning announced in Maharashtra
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"Great loss for the country...": Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar express shock and call Ajit Pawar's death in the Baramati plane crash a great loss for the country.

"His death is a great loss for the country. - CM Siddaramaiah"

Bengaluru, January 28

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in the Baramati Plane Crash along with four others. He said that his death has been an irreparable loss to the country.

Speaking to the reporters, the Chief Minister expressed solidarity with Pawar's family members.

"It's very sad news. Ajit Pawar was a senior legislator who served as a minister and Deputy Chief Minister. I had visited Baramati once, when Supriya Sule was the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament. During that time, Ajit Pawar was very popular in the constituency and had won from Baramati multiple times. His death is a great loss for the country. He was with Sharad Pawar in NCP. And later, they had some differences, and he joined the BJP. Then later they become good. I pray that his family get the strength and may his soul rest in peace," CM Siddaramaiah stated.

Earlier today, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed shock over the death of Ajit Pawar and called it a "huge loss", urging politicians to exercise greater caution while travelling, especially abroad.

Remembering Ajit Pawar as a progressive leader, the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister said that Pawar had earned the confidence of many leaders across party lines in Maharashtra.

"Ajit Pawar is a leader with very progressive ideas. The Maharashtra Chief Minister had said just the other day that he is cooperating in all works. May his soul rest in peace. May the Lord give his family and supporters the strength to bear the grief," Shivakumar said.

Ajit Pawardied this 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, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have dispatched probe teams to the site of the mishap to investigate.

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

The Maharashtra government has announced three days of state mourning.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very sad day. Politics aside, he was a leader who worked hard for his constituency. My thoughts are with his family. It's also a wake-up call about aviation safety for our VVIPs. The DGCA must ensure a thorough investigation.
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Rahul R
A leader lost in the prime of his political career. His journey, from being with Sharad Pawar to BJP and back, shows the complex nature of Indian politics. But today, we should remember him as a son of the soil who served the people. Deepest condolences.
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Andrew M
Respectful criticism: While the condolences are appropriate, I hope this tragedy sparks a serious conversation about the safety standards of chartered aircraft used by politicians. This isn't the first such incident. Prevention is key.
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Meera T
So tragic. He was campaigning for local elections, showing his dedication till the end. The loss of the pilots and staff is equally devastating for their families. The state mourning is a fitting tribute. May all their souls find peace.
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David E
The unity shown by leaders across parties, like CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar from Karnataka, in mourning a leader from another state is commendable. In moments like these, humanity transcends politics. A sobering reminder of life's fragility.

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