‘Shocked and Saddened’: PM Modi on Ajit Pawar’s Death
Prime Minister pays tribute to Maharashtra Deputy CM, calls him a grassroots leader and tireless public servant
- PM Modi expresses shock over Ajit Pawar’s untimely death
- Hails Pawar’s grassroots connect and administrative acumen
- Condolences extended to family and supporters
- Senior leaders mourn NCP leader after plane crash
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 28th Jan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was “shocked and saddened” by the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who died in an aircraft crash while travelling to Baramati.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described Ajit Pawar as a “leader of the people” who enjoyed a strong grassroots-level connection and was widely respected for his dedication to public service in Maharashtra.
“He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi wrote.
Ajit Pawar, 66, was travelling in a privately operated Learjet 45 aircraft from Mumbai to Baramati when the plane crashed during landing. Four other persons, including crew members and security personnel, were also reported to have lost their lives in the accident.
According to aviation officials, the aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed and caught fire. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a detailed investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.
The senior NCP leader was scheduled to address a series of election rallies in Baramati ahead of local body polls. Born on July 22, 1959, in Deolali Pravara in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district, Ajit Pawar rose to become one of the most influential figures in state politics.
He is survived by his wife Sunetra Pawar and two sons, Jay Pawar and Parth Pawar. Condolences have poured in from political leaders across parties, as Maharashtra and the nation mourn the loss of a prominent political leader.
