According to the Central Railway officials, Ajit Pawar took a keen personal interest in projects aimed at improving rail connectivity in western Maharashtra and Marathwada, particularly in Pune, Beed and surrounding regions
28 January,2026 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarDuring a press conference in Mumbai in December 2024, when Shinde asked reporters to “wait till evening” for clarity, Ajit Pawar had quipped, “I will take the oath, I won’t wait,” drawing laughter from those present
28 January,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMidday’s archives present 16 rare photographs capturing Ajit Pawar’s political journey, leadership moments and mass connect, highlighting why he earned the enduring title of Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’. (PICS/ Mid-Day photographers)
28 January,2026 06:51 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadOfficial circulars issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the Directorate of Education, and the Divisional Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai, confirm a three-day state mourning period from January 28 to January 30
28 January,2026 09:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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