The untimely death of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a Baramati plane crash prompted a dignified condolence meeting at Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan, where Governor Acharya Devvrat spearheaded the homage.
On Wednesday, the Governor, flanked by Raj Bhavan employees, police, and administrators, held two minutes of silence to honor Pawar. The gathering symbolized the collective heartbreak enveloping the state.
Governor Devvrat’s message resonated with grief, terming the accident a tragic chapter in Maharashtra’s history. He portrayed Pawar as an indefatigable leader whose contributions to infrastructure and welfare were invaluable. Invoking divine solace, he sought courage for Pawar’s kin, associates, and admirers to endure the void.
Pawar’s political stature and developmental zeal made his loss monumental. From steering key policies to grassroots engagement, his imprint is indelible. The Governor’s words to the family captured the pervasive mourning across Maharashtra.
As a prominent state tribute, the event included broad participation. The crash’s toll—all five passengers deceased—has galvanized national sympathy, with leaders and citizens voicing sorrow. Maharashtra’s three-day state mourning period reflects the gravity.
Reflecting on Pawar’s journey, this moment reaffirms his role as a beacon of dedication. Maharashtra vows to perpetuate his developmental ethos amid this sorrow.