Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash. The accident occurred in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Wednesday at 8:45 AM.
According to news agency PTI, four people, including Ajit Pawar, died in the plane crash. Five to six people were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.
The death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has sent a wave of grief through the political world. Politicians are expressing their sorrow over this plane crash.
Ajit Pawar was a leader of the people - PM Modi.
On the death of Ajit Pawar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Ajit Pawar was a leader of the people who had a strong connection with people at the grassroots level. He was highly respected as a hardworking individual who was at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra.
His understanding of administrative matters and his passion for empowering the poor and backward people were also commendable. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. My condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.
Ajit Pawar's death is a personal loss for me - Amit Shah.
On the death of Ajit Pawar, Home Minister Amit Shah said that he is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and our senior NDA colleague Ajit Pawar in a tragic accident today. The way Ajit Pawar dedicated himself to the welfare of every section of Maharashtra over the past three and a half decades cannot be expressed in words.
Whenever we met, he would have long discussions on many issues related to the welfare of the people of Maharashtra. His death is a personal loss for me as well as for the NDA family.
Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar - Rajnath Singh.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed his grief over the death of Ajit Pawar. He said, "Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. In his long public life, he remained dedicated to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion towards people and his unwavering commitment to public service. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers and admirers."
The political equation of Maharashtra will change - CR Patil
On Ajit Pawar's death, Union Minister CR Patil said, "Ajit Pawar ji had carved a special place for himself in Maharashtra politics. This is a huge loss for his family and the state. His death will change the political equation of Maharashtra."
This is very sad - T Siva.
DMK MP T Siva said on Ajit Pawar's death, "This is very sad. I have no words to express my grief. He was a very dynamic leader."
Very shocking and sad news - Kumaraswamy
On Ajit Pawar's death in a charter plane crash, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that this is very shocking and sad news. I express my condolences to his family.
This is a heartbreaking incident - Giriraj Singh.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that this is truly an unfortunate incident. Reports are coming in that Ajit Pawar was also on the plane. If this is true, then it is a very unfortunate day; this is a heartbreaking incident. May God give strength to the affected families. He was not only the Deputy CM of Maharashtra but also a well-known leader of the country. This is an irreparable loss.
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