New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Congress MP Manoj Kumar on Thursday expressed condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that this is an irreparable loss not only to Maharashtra politics but also to the country's cooperative sector.

The Congress leader added that the National Congress Party stood with his family and his party's supporters during the grieving time.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, "The news of the death of Maharashtra Dy CM and prominent leader, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash is extremely sad and painful. His passing is an irreparable loss not only to Maharashtra politics but also to the country's cooperative sector and national politics."

"I express my deepest condolences to his family and all...