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Ajit Pawar's Ashes Immersed at Rameswaram by NCP Workers

NCP workers immersed the ashes of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the sea at Agni Theertha in Rameswaram. Pawar was killed in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28, and his last rites were performed with full state honors. His wife, Sunetra Pawar, has succeeded him, becoming Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister. Ajit Pawar was the state's longest-serving Deputy CM, having served six terms under various Chief Ministers.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar's Ashes Immersed in Rameswaram's Agni Theertha

  • Ashes immersed at Agni Theertha in Rameswaram
  • Wife Sunetra Pawar becomes first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
  • Died in Baramati plane crash on Jan 28
  • Was longest-serving Deputy CM with six terms
  • Funeral attended by top political leaders
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NCP workers immerse late Ajit Pawar's ashes in sea of Agni Theertha in Rameswaram

NCP workers immerse late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's ashes at Rameswaram's Agni Theertha. His wife Sunetra Pawar succeeds him as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM.

"Ajit Dada Amar Rahe - Supporters' chant"

Rameswaram, February 7

The NCP workers on Saturday bid farewell to former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar by immersing his ashes in the sea of Agni Theertha in Rameswaram.

Pawar's last rites were carried out with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati on January 29, where his sons lit the funeral pyre and carried out 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.

Earlier in the day, full state honours were accorded as Ajit Pawar's mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan ground for the last rites.

Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, and sons, Parth and Jay and other family members were present. Senior Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde, along with his daughter Praniti Shinde, also arrived to attend the funeral.

Supporters of Ajit Pawar chanted "Ajit Dada Amar Rahe" as his mortal remains were brought to the ground.

Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on January 28 in Maharashtra's Baramati.

According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati, died after a crash-landing occurred at the runway threshold in Baramati.

Notably, his wife Sunetra Pawar stepped into fill the vacant post of Deputy Chief Minister. With this, Sunetra Pawar becomes the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Sunetra Pawar has been allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Aukaf.

Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. 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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Shreya B
Such a tragic and sudden end. He served the state for so long. My heart goes out to Sunetra ji and the entire Pawar family. It's good to see the last rites were performed with full dignity.
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Aman W
While I respect the sentiments, the immediate political succession feels a bit rushed. A leader passes away and within days, the seat is filled, even if by family. The focus should be on mourning, not political maneuvering.
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Priyanka N
History made! Sunetra Pawar as the first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra is a powerful moment. Wishing her strength in this difficult time. She has big shoes to fill, but I hope she brings a fresh perspective.
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Vikram M
The DGCA report on the crash is awaited. Such accidents are a wake-up call for aviation safety, especially for chartered flights used by VVIPs. A thorough investigation is needed to prevent future tragedies.
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Karthik V
"Ajit Dada Amar Rahe" – the chants say it all. He was a mass leader from Baramati. His work across different political alliances shows his adaptability. A true political journey comes to an end. Rest in peace, Sir.

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