Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Mourn Leader's Untimely Demise

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar passed away in a tragic plane crash in Baramati, Pune district, along with four others.
• Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar expressed deep sorrow on X, highlighting Pawar's contributions to Maharashtra and offering condolences to the family.
• The Maharashtra government declared three days of state mourning (January 28-30), with flags at half-mast and government offices closed on Wednesday.
• Born in 1959, Ajit Pawar, inspired by Sharad Pawar, had a long political career, serving as MLA for Baramati and multiple times as Deputy Chief Minister.
• Known as 'Dada', Pawar was respected for his hard work and outspokenness, leaving an irreparable void in Maharashtra politics.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra mourns the sudden death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, with Sachin Tendulkar leading tributes.