Maharashtra Mourns a Leader: The Passing of Ajit Pawar
Political figures, including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, express their profound grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Pawar was celebrated for his dedication to the underprivileged and significant contributions to Maharashtra's development, leaving a lasting void in Indian politics.
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Political leaders from Madhya Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, expressed their profound sorrow over the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh echoed these sentiments, acknowledging Pawar's service to the underprivileged and his impact on Maharashtra's development.
Recounting their personal connections with Pawar, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hailed him as a down-to-earth leader devoted to social causes, while Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed disbelief and heartache at losing a close friend and respected public figure. The void left in Maharashtra politics by his untimely passing, he said, is insurmountable.
Former chief ministers Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh recognized the profound loss to Indian politics, honoring Pawar's lifelong dedication to public service. In their tributes, they called for strength for Pawar's bereaved family, highlighting his harmonious relations across political lines and his candidness in admitting mistakes.
(With inputs from agencies.)

