Maharashtra’s longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, tragically passed away in a plane crash. A prominent figure in state politics, Pawar was known for his deep connection with the masses and his ability to navigate complex alliances. His political career, spanning from the cooperative sector to the highest echelons of power, was deeply rooted in his Baramati constituency.

Supriya Sule expressed shock at the untimely demise of her cousin Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati on Wednesday.

Visuals from the crash site showed fire and smoke with mangled remains of the aircraft scattered across the area.