Ajit Pawar's last call before crash: 'Unity among all religions'
India
Just before his fatal plane crash on January 28, Ajit Pawar's last phone call—shared by the NCP—highlighted his hope for unity among all religions and castes.
He talked about making sure everyone gets fair representation in local bodies, showing how much he cared about equality and social harmony.
Pawar was on his way to Baramati for election rallies
Pawar was flying from Mumbai to Baramati for election rallies when his Learjet 45 crashed during landing at 8:45am claiming his life along with four others.
As Maharashtra's longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, his loss is a big deal for the state's politics.
Stepping up after the tragedy, his wife Sunetra Pawar has now taken over as Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Pune.