The nation is reeling from the shocking plane crash in Maharashtra’s Baramati that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar alongside other passengers. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren led the tributes, posting a deeply emotional message on X, terming the incident a ‘devastating blow’ to Indian politics.
Details emerging paint a grim picture: the aircraft plummeted in Baramati, a stronghold associated with Pawar’s family legacy. Soren’s post on Wednesday captured the raw emotion: ‘Heartbreaking news of Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s sudden death in the plane crash. This is an irreparable loss for Maharashtra’s politics.’
Ajit Pawar, often seen as the powerhouse of the Nationalist Congress Party, wielded significant influence in Maharashtra’s power corridors. His tenure as Deputy CM saw pivotal decisions on water management, agriculture, and urban development, particularly in Pune district. The crash has left a leadership vacuum, prompting reflections on his four-decade-long career.
Soren’s condolence extended beyond words of sorrow. Drawing from tribal reverence, he prayed ‘Marang Buru’ to grant peace to Pawar and the victims’ souls while beseeching divine strength for their shattered families, NCP workers, and admirers. This gesture highlights inter-state political camaraderie amid crisis.
Political analysts note Pawar’s role in stabilizing coalition governments, making his absence acutely felt. Rescue teams have recovered remains, and black box analysis is expected to reveal crash factors—be it mechanical failure or weather. Soren’s outreach symbolizes solidarity, as tributes flood from PM Modi to opposition stalwarts. Maharashtra’s political machinery gears up for by-elections and leadership transitions, forever altered by this aerial mishap.
