Guardian Minister Uday Samant of Ratnagiri is reeling from the loss of Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, killed in a fatal aircraft mishap. In emotional remarks, he portrayed Pawar as a political father figure and intimate confidant.
Addressing the press, Samant detailed their extraordinary rapport beyond party lines. Pawar dispensed wisdom freely, occasionally with light-hearted rebukes. Regular dialogues kept their alliance robust. A shared photo served as poignant proof of their bond.
Tragically, Samant had connected with Pawar three times that fateful evening at 7 PM, focusing on Pune MIDC initiatives and strategy. The dawn revelation of the crash left him devastated.
Pawar’s backing, alongside Sharad Pawar’s guidance, launched Samant’s career. Two and a half decades of unwavering partnership defined his path. ‘An irreplaceable void,’ Samant mourned.
He invoked blessings for Pawar’s peace and resilience for his kin. Pawar’s legacy in Maharashtra’s progress endures, but his departure marks a seismic shift in state politics. The crash during emergency landing Wednesday claimed five lives. Grief resonates from the highest offices across India.