The crowds at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds reflected Baramati’s social diversity, underscoring Pawar’s image as a leader whose appeal cut across community lines.
Maharashtra deputy CM’s last journey drew massive crowds from across state, united in grief at Baramati, his political launchpad & a seat he represented in legislature since 1991.
Kamla Kailash Atle, who lives close to crash site, recalls, 'We were doing our chores when we heard a loud noise. When we reached there we did not know Dada (Ajit Pawar) was among them.'
Baramati airfield is uncontrolled, which means traffic information is provided by instructors or pilots from flying training organisations in the area, Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
A look at the life, controversies & unfulfilled ambitions of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar who died Wednesday when his chartered plane crashed in Baramati.
The poll this time was a high-decibel, high stakes quadrangular contest, between two panels backed by two Pawars, their traditional rival Taware and a panel of Independents.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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