Srinagar, January 28,: In a poignant expression of sorrow, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has conveyed his deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who perished in a devastating plane crash at Baramati airport earlier today.
The shocking incident, which also claimed the lives of five others on board, has sent ripples of grief across the nation, prompting an outpouring of tributes from political leaders and well-wishers. Ajit Pawar, a towering figure in Maharashtra politics and a key leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was widely regarded for his unwavering commitment to public service and development initiatives that transformed the lives of millions in the state.
In an official condolence message shared on the social media platform X via the Office of LG J&K, Manoj Sinha wrote: “It is with shock and deep sadness that I learnt about the untimely demise of Shri Ajit Pawar Ji. He was a widely respected leader who was committed to the well-being of the people and who served Maharashtra with distinction. My condolences to his family & admirers. शांति।”
Sinha’s heartfelt words underscore Pawar’s enduring legacy as a dedicated administrator and statesman whose contributions to Maharashtra’s progress will be remembered for generations. The Lieutenant Governor’s tribute reflects the profound sense of loss felt not just in Maharashtra but across India, highlighting Pawar’s role in fostering inclusive governance and regional development.
As the nation mourns this irreplaceable loss, investigations into the plane crash at Baramati airport are underway, with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau tasked to probe the cause of the tragedy. Political circles remain somber, with leaders from various parties uniting in grief over the departure of one of Maharashtra’s most influential voices.
