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Ajit Pawar's Ashes Immersed at Karha-Nira Sangam by Family

The ashes of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were immersed at the confluence of the Karha and Nira rivers near Baramati. His wife Sunetra Pawar and sons Parth and Jay Pawar were present for the Asthi Visarjan ceremony. Pawar, along with four others, was killed when his chartered plane crashed while landing at Baramati airport. His funeral was attended by prominent leaders including Amit Shah and Sharad Pawar, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for a detailed inquiry into the accident.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar's Asthi Visarjan Performed at River Sangam

  • Ashes immersed at Karha-Nira river sangam
  • Died in plane crash near Baramati
  • Last rites held with full state honours
  • CM Fadnavis calls for crash inquiry
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Maharashtra: 'Asthi Visarjan' of Ajit Pawar performed at Karha-Nira river sangam

The ashes of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar were immersed at the Karha-Nira river confluence. Family and leaders attended the final rites.

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

Pune, January 30

Maharashtra Deputy Minister Ajit Pawar's ashes were immersed at Songaanv village at the sangam of the Karha and Nira rivers, around 15 km from Baramati town, on Friday. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM late Ajit Pawar, and sons Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar, along with other family members, were present during the Asthi Visarjan ceremony.

Ajit Pawar, 66, died on Wednesday 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. Pawar was on his way to Baramati from Mumbai to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

On Thursday, the last rites of Ajit Pawar were held with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and performed the final rituals.

Several prominent leaders and dignitaries, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, and actor Riteish Deshmukh, attended the funeral and paid their last respects.

Pawar's sons, Parth and Jay, performed the last rites of their father. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP, also paid her last respects to her husband.

A large number of people also gathered at the Vidya Pratishthan ground to bid a final farewell to the Nationalist Congress Party leader, reflecting the widespread public mourning over his demise.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had written to the Civil Aviation Minister following the tragic accident, highlighting the gravity of the incident in which a very senior political leader like Ajit Pawar lost his life along with four others.

In his letter, the Chief Minister requested a detailed inquiry into the accident's exact causes and urged immediate steps to prevent similar incidents.

- ANI

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Priya S
Om Shanti. The Asthi Visarjan at the river sangam is a sacred and final farewell. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. It's also a stark reminder of how fragile life is, even for the most powerful.
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Rahul R
The CM is right to demand a detailed inquiry. A chartered plane crash-landing like this is unacceptable. We lost not just a leader but four other innocent lives—PSO, crew, pilots. Aviation safety must be paramount, no excuses.
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Meera T
Seeing the images of the last rites with full state honours was moving. He was a controversial figure, yes, but his commitment to Baramati and its development was undeniable. A complex legacy, but today we mourn a human life lost too soon.
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David E
Respectful criticism: While the focus is rightly on the Deputy CM, I hope the inquiry and subsequent actions also properly address the safety and working conditions for all aviation staff. The pilots and flight attendant deserve that much.
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Aditya G
He was on his way to campaign. Died in the line of duty, you could say. A painful loss for NCP and Maharashtra politics. The sangam of Karha-Nira is a fittingly peaceful place for his final journey. Peace to all the departed souls.

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