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Ajit Pawar
Ajit Anantrao Pawar, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and nephew of party chief Sharad Pawar, was a central figure in Maharashtra politics for decades. Born on 22 July 1959 in
...Read more- 'Close relations with VSR Aviation': Rohit Pawar seeks Aviation minister's resignation over plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
A Learjet 45 aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed in Pune's Baramati, killing former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.
- DGCA orders special safety audit of 14 charter operators after fatal Baramati crash
The inspections, part of a special oversight exercise, began on February 9 and will continue until at least February 25, according to an official order issued by the regulator
- Ajit Pawar plane crash: Rohit Pawar says 'room to suspect sabotage', flags pilot, operator lapses
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Rohit Pawar questioned the background of the pilot, Captain Sumit Kapoor, who was flying the Learjet that crashed on January 28.
- 'Heart truly overflowing with duty, carrying forward Ajitdada's legacy': Sunetra Pawar after oath as Maha deputy CM
Following formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat, Sunetra Pawar has been assigned three major departments: State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Minorities Development and Aukaf.
- New Maha Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar gets excise, sports, minority affairs portfolios; CM Fadnavis holds finance, planning
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, in the presence of Chief Minister Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- Supriya Sule meets Ajit Pawar's mother in Baramati
NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule met the deceased leader's mother Asha Pawar, fondly called 'Asha kaki'.
- Sunetra Pawar sworn in as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra after husband Ajit Pawar’s death
According to party sources, Ajit Pawar's widow and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar felt compelled to step into a leadership role, despite personal hesitation.
- Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar unanimously elected NCP chief
Ajit Pawar's wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar was elected as the leader of NCP Legislative Party on Saturday afternoon.
- 'Unfortunately, Ajit left us before that': Sharad Pawar on NCP merger buzz
Earlier, there were reports that Ajit Pawar wanted to give a 'gift' of reunion to uncle Sharad Pawar on his birthday (December 12), but the merger did not materialise at the time.
- Sunetra Pawar set to fill Ajit Pawar's shoes, take oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra today
Chhagan Bhujbal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he has no issues if her oath-taking ceremony as the deputy CM takes place on Saturday itself.
- Who is Sunetra Pawar? Rajya Sabha MP, social worker, sworn-in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM
Sunetra Pawar took the oath amid chants of 'Ajit Dada Amar Rahein' at the Lok Bhavan in Mumbai on Saturday.
- NCP consults Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Deputy CM vacancy after Ajit Pawar's death; Sunetra Pawar's name surfaces
Within political circles, Sunetra Pawar’s name has emerged as a likely proposal, though there has been no official confirmation from the Pawar family.
- Succession, survival and more: Why retaining Deputy CM chair matters for NCP and Pawars
While the party appears open to relinquishing the powerful Finance portfolio that Ajit Pawar held, the NCP is digging in its heels on the Deputy CM post to retain its relevance within the Mahayuti.
- Nana Patekar’s son Malhar shares rare unseen photos of Ajit Pawar and Nana at their farmhouse
Malhar Patekar shared heartfelt memories of Ajit Pawar on social media, recalling the close friendship between the Pawar family and Nana Patekar’s household. Pawar’s sudden demise in a plane crash has led to widespread mourning and tributes across Maharashtra.
- NCP factions were set for merger announcement on Feb 8; Ajit Pawar was keen on it
The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar is currently part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, while the NCP (SP) is a member of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress party
- Will Sunetra Pawar be Maharashtra’s next deputy CM? NCP leaders rally behind Ajit Pawar's wife for top role
Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra FDA minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said that the public wants Sunetra Pawar to be brought into the state ministry.
- Riteish Deshmukh attends Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's funeral
In a fictional scenario, Riteish Deshmukh is shown attending the state-honoured last rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Baramati. Several political leaders and thousands of mourners gather to pay their final respects.
- Ajit Pawar's pilot Shambhavi Pathak had also flown Aamir Khan's private jet, old pics with Bollywood actor goes viral
Old photos of 25-year-old first officer Captain Shambhavi Pathak have surfaced after the Baramati plane crash, including images showing her posing with Bollywood star Aamir Khan near a private jet.
- Ajit Pawar cremated: Bigg Boss Marathi 5 winner Suraj Chavan breaks down at funeral, says ‘my only support is also gone’
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were held on January 29 in Baramati amid widespread grief, as Bigg Boss Marathi 5 winner Suraj Chavan broke down in tears at the funeral.
- After Ajit Pawar’s sudden demise, Fadnavis faces a tougher Mahayuti; here’s why
Fadnavis was seen as depending on Ajit Pawar to rein in Shiv Sena president and deputy CM Eknath Shinde, a known hard bargainer within the alliance
