Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Revenue Minister A Satya Prasad reached Baramati to attend the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash. The funeral is being held with full state honours amid emotional scenes across Baramati
Andhra Ministers to attend last rites of Ajit Pawar in Baramat. Pic/PTI
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Revenue Minister A Satya Prasad left for Baramati on Thursday to attend the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday.
As reported by news agency PTI, the last rites of Pawar will be held with full state honours at the sports ground of Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati in Pune district today.
An official statement emphasised, "A delegation comprising Ministers Lokesh and Prasad left for Baramati this morning to attend the last rites and pay final respects to Pawar," as per PTI.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (66) and four other persons on board the aircraft were killed after it crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of a tabletop runway at Baramati on Wednesday.
The final journey of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will take place on Thursday, January 29, with his mortal remains being carried in a flower-decked rath as part of the Antim Yatra in Baramati, reported news agency ANI.
Flower-decked rath to carry mortal remains through Baramati
The ceremonial chariot has been richly decorated with flowers and bears Pawar’s photograph along with a message paying tribute to him. The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 9 am from the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima), move through key parts of the town to allow people to pay their respects, and conclude at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, where the last rites will be performed at 11 am, reported ANI.
Supporters gather early; emotional scenes outside hospital
Even before the procession began, large numbers of party workers and supporters gathered outside Ahilyabai Holkar Hospital in Baramati, where Pawar’s body was kept before being taken to his residence.
Among those mourning was party worker Chandrashekar Patil, who broke down while remembering Pawar’s disciplined lifestyle and deep connection with the people. “He was like the elder of our family. Who will guide us now? He would start his day early, listen to people’s problems and work tirelessly,” Patil said, struggling to hold back tears, reported ANI.
Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray pay last respects
On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and leader Aaditya Thackeray visited Pawar’s residence in Baramati to convey their condolences to the bereaved family.
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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