‘Big loss for Maharashtra’: Business leaders, Bollywood pay tribute to Ajit Pawar

'Big loss for Maharashtra': Business leaders, Bollywood pay tribute to Ajit Pawar

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday morning when the private plane he was traveling in crashed during landing at Baramati airport.

Learjet 45 (VT-SSK), a chartered business jet, was reportedly on a regular flight from Mumbai to Baramati when it lost control while landing at around 8:10 am.

Officials confirmed that all five people were on board the plane -Ajit Pawar,

Two personnel (a PSO and an attendant), and two crew members (the pilot in command and the first officer) were killed.

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, actors and sports personalities reacted to the shocking and untimely demise of one of the leading figures in Maharashtra politics.

Gautam AdaniThe Adani Group chairperson said that a month earlier, he had stood with Pawar in Baramati for the inauguration of the Sharad Pawar Center of Excellence in AI – “a moment that reflected Ajit ji’s vision, his belief in progress and his commitment to India’s youth and their future.” “We can honor his legacy by continuing the work he did to build a future-ready Maharashtra,” he said. “May his soul rest in peace.”

Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD of Mahindra Group, said that he is deeply saddened by the sad news of his demise. Ajit Pawar. He said, “As a senior leader and policy maker, he played a key role in shaping Maharashtra’s development agenda and worked tirelessly for the welfare of its citizens. His sudden demise is a great loss to Maharashtra and all those who admired his decades of public service.”

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He said, “I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and supporters. My thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible incident. May his soul rest in peace.”

Ganesh Sonawane, founder and CEO of Frido, wrote on Twitter: “Deeply saddened by the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar. A huge loss for Maharashtra. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Om Shanti.”

Veteran actor Anupam Kher wrote on

Actor Ajay Devgan also expressed grief over the demise of Ajit Pawar. On Twitter, he wrote, “Shocked and saddened by the tragic demise of Honorable Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and all those affected by this immense loss.”

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said Ajit Pawar was a great figure in state politics and his loss is irreparable. “My thoughts are with Sunetra ji, Parth, Jai and the entire Pawar family during this incredibly difficult time. Strength to them. #OmShanti.”

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Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane wrote on Instagram, “Saddened by the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dada. My thoughts are with his family.”

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