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Gautam Adani Mourns Ajit Pawar, Urges Building Future-Ready Maharashtra

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani expressed deep sadness over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Adani recalled standing with Pawar just a month ago to inaugurate the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in AI in Baramati. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a state holiday and three days of mourning following the tragic incident. Ajit Pawar, the nephew of NCP founder Sharad Pawar, was the state's longest-serving deputy chief minister, having served in the role for six non-consecutive terms.

Key Points: Adani Grieves Ajit Pawar's Death, Honors His Vision

  • Ajit Pawar died in a charter plane crash
  • Adani recalled inaugurating AI centre with him
  • State holiday and mourning announced
  • He was Maharashtra's longest-serving deputy CM
  • Crash under investigation by AAIB
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"Honour his legacy by continuing to build future-ready Maharashtra": Gautam Adani expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's demise

Gautam Adani expresses sorrow over Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise in a plane crash, recalling their recent meeting to inaugurate an AI centre in Baramati.

"May we honour his legacy by continuing the work he championed to build a future-ready Maharashtra. - Gautam Adani"

Mumbai, January 28

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away following a plane crash.

Gautam Adani recalled the inauguration of the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in AI and hailed the NCP chief's commitment to make Maharashtra future-ready.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar. Just a month ago, we stood together in Baramati for the inauguration of the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in AI - a moment that reflected Ajit ji's vision, his belief in progress and his commitment to Bharat's youth and her future. May we honour his legacy by continuing the work he championed to build a future-ready Maharashtra. May his soul rest in peace," Adani wrote on X.

Ajit Pawar died in a charter plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Bramati this morning. He was in Mumbai on January 27, where he attended a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Devendra Fadanvis has announced a state holiday and three days of mourning following the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash this morning. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, CM Fadanvis said that the decision on Pawar's last rites will be made after consulting his family.

A special team of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the aircraft crash in Baramati, which took away the lives of five individuals, including Ajit Pawar and crew members.

Pawar,66, was the nephew of veteran politician and NCP founder Sharad Pawar, and the cousin of Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule.

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.

He is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar and two sons, Jay and Parth Pawar.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The focus on the AI Centre of Excellence is the right way to honour him. In today's world, that's the kind of legacy that truly matters for the youth. A very thoughtful statement by Mr. Adani.
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Vikram M
A six-term Deputy CM... that's an incredible record. Love him or critique him, his political acumen was undeniable. The state has lost a seasoned administrator. Hope the investigation into the crash is thorough and swift.
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Priya S
Om Shanti. A terrible day for Maharashtra. Beyond politics, a family has lost its patriarch. My heart goes out to Sunetra ji and his sons. The state holiday is a fitting mark of respect.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while we mourn, we must also ask hard questions. Why do these charter flights carrying our top leaders keep having issues? Safety protocols need to be paramount, regardless of who is on board. This is a wake-up call.
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Karthik V
He worked with CMs from Congress, BJP, and Shiv Sena. That's the sign of a pragmatic leader who could build consensus. His experience will be sorely missed in these complex political times. May his soul find peace.

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