Voices From Across the Political Fraternity Respond to the Passing of Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shri D. K. Shivakumar, actor and former Maharashtra minister Shri Riteish Deshmukh, and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi President Shri Prakash Ambedkar responded with expressions of shock, condolence, and remembrance following the announcement of the passing of Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Political leaders from across party lines responded publicly after the death of Ajit Pawar, sharing messages of shock, remembrance, and condolence through social media.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi described Ajit Pawar as a leader with a strong grassroots connection and a deep understanding of administration. In his message, the Prime Minister recalled Pawar’s commitment to public service in Maharashtra and his efforts toward empowering the underprivileged, while extending condolences to his family and supporters.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said he was deeply saddened by the news of Pawar’s passing. He reflected on Pawar’s decades of public life and his dedication to the welfare of Maharashtra, stating that his contribution to the state could not be fully expressed in words.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde addressed the media following the incident and acknowledged the loss of his deputy, expressing grief over the tragedy and its impact on the state.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu said he was shocked and deeply saddened by Pawar’s sudden passing in a plane crash. He extended his condolences to Pawar’s family, friends, and followers, and offered prayers for peace.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shri D. K. Shivakumar described Pawar’s death as a significant loss to public life and to Maharashtra politics. In his message, Shivakumar noted Pawar’s experience and resolve in public service and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family.

Actor and former Maharashtra minister Shri Riteish Deshmukh shared a personal note, recalling his interactions with Ajit Pawar and describing him as a dynamic leader who pushed those around him to perform and excel. He expressed condolences to the Pawar family and to supporters across the state.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi president Shri Prakash Ambedkar also expressed shock over Pawar’s sudden demise. In his message, Ambedkar referred to Pawar’s distinctive style of political work and called for a proper investigation into the plane crash that, according to his post, claimed the lives of Pawar and five others.

Social media posts also acknowledged the loss of others involved in the incident, with one message noting the death of Captain Shambhavi Pathak, the pilot of the aircraft, highlighting the wider human cost of the tragedy.
The reactions reflected a rare moment of convergence across political divides, as leaders from different regions and parties acknowledged Ajit Pawar’s public role and the sudden nature of his passing.
The reactions were shared through public posts on X, where leaders, public figures, and citizens responded to the news by expressing condolences and recalling Ajit Pawar’s public life and personal impact.

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