The Indian sports fraternity sends its heartfelt condolences on the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar. The public servant died in a tragic plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday.
India Olympic Association (IOA) chief, PT Usha, shared on Instagram, “Shocked & saddened by the sudden passing away of Deputy CM of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar ji. His absence will be felt in sports, as he served as the President of the Maharashtra Olympic Association. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and supporters. Om Shanti.”
The Cricket God, Sachin, took to X handle, “Very sad to learn about the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji. Maharashtra has lost a dedicated leader who worked for the people across the state. May God grant his soul peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh added, “The news of the tragic plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, resulting in the death of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and National President of NCP, Ajit Pawar Ji, along with many others, is harrowing and heart-wrenching. May God give peace to the departed souls and strength to the grieving families to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!”
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, popularly known as ‘Dada’, was a dominant force of Maharashtra. It is not unlikely for the players to mourn for the known figure.
Mohammed Azharuddin, the former Indian Cricket captain and current Minister for Public Enterprises & Minority Welfare in Govt of Telangana, posted on X, “Deeply shaken by the news of Ajit Pawar’s plane crash. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his family find the strength and courage to endure this profound loss.”
‘Dada’ represented the Baramati Assembly constituency for seven consecutive terms since 1991. He was a power figure in the co-operative sector.
The Chairman of the Pune District Central Cooperative Bank (PDC) for 16 years has a proven influence on sugar cooperatives and milk unions. Over the years, he has held nearly every major ministerial position in Maharashtra, including Water Resources, Power, and Rural Development, under Chief Ministers Vilasrao Deshmukh, Ashok Chavan, Prithviraj Chavan, and Uddhav Thackeray.
