New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Wednesday mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying the entire state would be in grief following the tragic incident.

Describing his death as "unfortunate," Gaikwad said she was shocked by the news and recalled working with him during the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra.

"I heard the news about Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. This is really unfortunate. When we had the Maha Vikas Aghadi govt (in Maharashtra), I received the opportunity to work with him. Entire Maharashtra knows his work style...I think entire Maharashtra would be sad today...I express my condolences to him and also on behalf of my party. I am shocked," Varsha Gaikwad told ...