Tripura CM expresses grief over death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has expressed profound grief over the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who perished in a plane crash at Baramati. 

In his condolence message, Dr. Saha described Pawar as a visionary leader whose unwavering dedication to the progress of Maharashtra and lifelong public service will forever be remembered. “Profoundly grieved by the tragic and untimely demise of Ajit Pawar Ji, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in a plane accident. His visionary leadership, unwavering dedication to the progress of Maharashtra, and lifelong public service will forever be remembered and deeply missed. Heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, and admirers during this time of immense sorrow. Om Shanti,” wrote the Chief Minister.

The sorrow expressed by Dr. Saha was echoed across Tripura’s political spectrum, with several ministers joining in to pay tribute. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura Jishnu Dev Varma called Pawar a pillar of Maharashtra’s governance, while State Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath emphasized his role in strengthening democratic institutions. Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury noted that Pawar’s leadership had inspired younger generations of politicians, and his sudden passing is a reminder of life’s fragility.

According to details obtained so far, Ajit Pawar, aged 66, was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati in a chartered aircraft when tragedy struck. The plane, carrying five people including Pawar, his security officer, an attendant, and two crew members, crash-landed near Runway 11 at Baramati Airport on Wednesday morning. All five on board lost their lives. Preliminary reports suggest technical difficulties during landing led to the accident.

The Government of Maharashtra has declared three days of state mourning to honour Pawar, who was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of the state and a prominent leader. His death has sent shockwaves across the nation, with leaders from all parties, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, extending condolences and remembering him as a hardworking leader devoted to the welfare of the people.

Tripura’s leaders, alongside the rest of the country, have joined in collective grief, remembering Ajit Pawar not only as a stalwart of Maharashtra’s politics but also as a symbol of public service whose contributions will remain etched in memory for generations.