The political landscape of Maharashtra stands still today as Baramati prepares for the final rites of its beloved leader, Ajit Pawar. Following a tragic aircraft accident on Wednesday morning, the Deputy Chief Minister’s mortal remains were taken to his residence at Katewadi before being moved to the Vidya Pratishthan ground. Thousands of grief-stricken supporters have lined the streets of Baramati, participating in a massive funeral procession to catch a final glimpse of the veteran leader. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis are among the high-profile dignitaries attending the state funeral scheduled for 11:00 AM. On the investigative front, technical teams have successfully recovered the “Black Box” from the charred remains of the Learjet 45 at the Baramati airport. A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a forensic analysis to determine if technical failure or poor visibility caused the fatal crash. While the state observes a three-day mourning period, the second day of the Parliament session in Delhi also began with tributes to the 66-year-old leader, acknowledging his decades of administrative service and impact on Maharashtra’s cooperative sector.


