PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in plane crash

PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in plane crash

PM Narendra Modi condoled Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise at the age of 66 in a plane crash.

Calling him a "leader of the people", PM wrote, "He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra."

"His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor...were also noteworthy," added PM.