Riteish Deshmukh Says He’s ‘Shocked & Heartbroken’ Over Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Death in Baramati Plane Crash (View Post)
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has expressed shock and heartbreak following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati. Deshmukh paid tribute to Pawar as a dynamic leader known for his work ethic and wit. The crash also claimed the lives of four others, and condolences have poured in.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has been left heartbroken following the sudden and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Riteish, who is the son of the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, penned a heartfelt tribute to Ajit Pawar, whom he considers "One of Maharashtra’s most dynamic leaders". Ajit Pawar Death: Maharashtra Declares 3-Day State Mourning; What Remains Open and Closed.
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Riteish Deshmukh Pays Tribute
He further lauded the late politician for his commitment towards work, his wit, and the ability to speak his mind. Taking to his X (Earlier known as Twitter), Riteish shared, "Deeply shocked and terribly heartbroken to learn that we have lost Ajit Dada in a tragic accident. One of Maharashtra’s most dynamic leaders, he had zero tolerance for non-performance and constantly pushed and inspired those around him to excel. He never minced his words, his wit was unmatched, and he was deeply loved across the state (sic)."
Riteish Deshmukh Offers Condolences
Offering his condolences to the Pawar family, he went on to write, "His untimely demise leaves behind a huge loss and an irreplaceable void. I have had the pleasure of interacting with him numerous times, will always remember for the kindness he showered upon me. My deepest condolences to the Pawar family, his loved ones, and millions of supporters." Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. Maharashtra School Holiday January 28-30: All Schools To Remain Closed for 3 Days As State Mourns Ajit Pawar’s Death.
DGCA Confirms No Survivors in Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that all six passengers on board the craft, along with Ajit Pawar, could not survive the crash. The plane crashed while landing near Baramati, around an hour after it took off from Mumbai. The family of the Deputy Chief Minister has rushed to the site of the accident. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to attend a public meeting amidst the ongoing elections to the Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis. Several prominent names from the film and political world expressed their grief at the sudden passing away of the politician.
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