New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum on Wednesday following the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash near Baramati airport earlier in the day.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu expressed grief in a post on X, saying, " Deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Shri Ajit Pawar in the plane crash in Baramati earlier today. My sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and all those affected by this loss. May his contributions to public life be remembered, and may the bereaved find strength in this difficult time."

From Kerala, State Minister AK Saseendran described Pawar as a close personal associate. "He was a brother ...