State's irreparable loss: Condolences pour in

The accidental death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic aircraft crash at Baramati has plunged the state and the nation into deep mourning.

- Kalpesh Mhamunkar

Condolences and tributes poured in from across the political spectrum.

President Droupadi Murmu described Pawar’s death as an ‘irreparable loss’ to the nation. The President said Pawar’s contributions to Maharashtra’s development, particularly in the cooperative sector, would always be remembered. She extended her condolences to the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in the accident and prayed for strength to endure the tragedy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Ajit Pawar was 'a leader of the people’ with a strong grassroots connection. In his condolence message, the PM highlighted Pawar’s deep understanding of administrative matters and his passion for empowering the poor and the downtrodden.