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The news of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s death has sent a wave of grief across the country. Pawar, who was a victim of a plane crash, had arrived in Baramati from Pune on Wednesday morning. The plane crashed during landing, killing five people, including Ajit Pawar. The accident occurred while he was on his way to attend an event in Baramati.
Ajit Pawar was a name in politics who made a name for himself not only through his lineage but also through his own efforts. In Maharashtra politics, he was among those leaders who carved out a distinct identity through their political decisions. He entered politics by joining the cooperative movement. Gradually, he established a strong hold on power. Let’s learn more about him in this article…
Who was Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash?
Ajit Pawar was born on July 22, 1959. He was the nephew of Sharad Pawar, the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party. In 1991, he won his first assembly election from Baramati. After that, he never looked back. He was elected MLA from the same constituency eight times consecutively. He made it the center of his political power.
Also associated with the cooperative sector
Before politics, he was associated with the cooperative sector. His father, Anantrao Pawar, worked with film director V. Shantaram at Rajkamal Studio. It is said that Ajit Pawar could have made a big name for himself in the film industry as well, but he chose the path of politics.
People affectionately called him Dada
People affectionately called Ajit Pawar “Dada.” In his political career, he was considered a straightforward and ambitious leader. He was also often in the news regarding the Chief Minister’s post. In 2009, he was not made Deputy CM, which made him quite angry.
Assumed the post of Deputy CM in 2010
But the following year, in 2010, he assumed the post of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the first time. Since then, he has played a decisive role in the state’s politics. It is said that he had his eyes on the Chief Minister’s post from the beginning.
Joined the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance last year
He had often made headlines for openly criticizing then Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. Last year, he parted ways with his uncle Sharad Pawar, after which he joined the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance government. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Chief Minister.
Six-time Deputy Chief Minister, eight-time MLA
The tradition of having a Deputy Chief Minister in Maharashtra began in 1978. Several leaders have held the post of Deputy Chief Minister of the state at different times. Ajit Pawar has held this position a total of six times in his political career, which is a record in itself. He has also been an MLA from Baramati eight times.
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