Ajit Pawar, six-time Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, dies at 66

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash at Baramati, the constituency that defined his political career. A six-time Deputy CM and one of the most influential leaders in state politics, Pawar shaped governments, split parties, and controlled key portfolios including finance and irrigation. Known for his blunt style and strong administrative command, he remained the CM-in-waiting who never reached the top post. His journey from Baramati to the corridors of power ends where it began with ambition unfulfilled and a legacy that reshaped Maharashtra politics.