Baramati: Maharashtra is engulfed in a wave of profound grief following the sudden and tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. It was during this time that a deeply emotional video surfaced on social media, capturing a moment that has moved the entire state to tears. In the footage, a loyal supporter, unable to contain his grief, is seen sobbing inconsolably. Looking towards Ajit Pawar’s eldest son Parth Pawar, he cried out in a trembling voice “Parth Dada, please tell Dada ‘I Love You’… tell him ‘I Love You’ from me.”
Earlier in the day, a massive crowd of party workers, citizens, and well-wishers gathered outside the government hospital where the leader’s mortal remains were kept. Amid the somber environment, Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth Pawar, was seen overseeing the arrangements when the supporter reached out to him.
The intensity of the supporter’s devotion left everyone present visibly moved. Witnessing the immense love and affection the public held for his father, Parth Pawar stood stunned for a moment. He responded silently by raising his hand, acknowledging the grieving worker’s sentiments in a gesture that spoke louder than words.
While security personnel eventually had to close the hospital gates to manage the crowd, those few seconds encapsulated the deep-rooted bond and trust Ajit Pawar shared with the common man.
Known as a dynamic leader who left an indelible mark on the state’s politics, his final rites were performed on Thursday in his karmabhoomi, Baramati. As the city bid farewell to its beloved ‘Dada,’ the atmosphere was thick with sorrow.
Ajit Pawar was not just a political figure but a pillar of administration in Maharashtra. From significantly increasing financial aid for athletes to shaping the state’s sports culture, his contributions were vast and varied.
Today, as Baramati wept for its leader, it was clear that his legacy extends far beyond policy, living on in the hearts of the people he served.
In a somber atmosphere filled with grief and chants of “Ekach Wada, Ajit Dada,” Maharashtra bid a final farewell to its Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar.
The senior NCP leader was cremated with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati on Thursday afternoon. The funeral followed a tragic aviation accident on Wednesday that claimed the life of the 66-year-old leader and four others.
The last rites were performed by eldest son Parth Pawar, who lit the funeral pyre at approximately 12:00 PM. Thousands of supporters, party workers, and citizens gathered at the venue, their cries of “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe (Long live Ajit Dada)” echoed across the grounds as the cremation took place.
(IANS)
