The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were held with full state honours in Baramati, Pune district, following his tragic death in a plane crash. The veteran Nationalist Congress Party leader died when a chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land, also claiming the lives of four others on board. Political leaders, party workers, and thousands of supporters gathered to pay their final respects, marking a moment of national mourning for one of Maharashtra’s most influential political figures.
Senior leaders from across the political spectrum attended the funeral ceremony, reflecting Ajit Pawar’s long-standing role in Indian politics. Investigators have begun probing the cause of the crash, with preliminary reports suggesting technical and visibility issues as possible factors. The Maharashtra government announced a period of mourning, and tributes poured in from political leaders, celebrities, and citizens, highlighting Pawar’s contributions to governance and development in the state.
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