Mumbai, Feb. 23 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday paid an emotional tribute to Former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, describing him as an efficient leader, friend, and elder brother.

Speaking in the Legislative Council, Thackeray recalled Ajit Pawar's tenure as Finance Minister when he was Chief Minister.

"Ajit Pawar was someone who was very efficient and always active for the public cause. When I was CM of Maharashtra, he was the finance minister. He not only handled the finance ministry but also ensured that Maharashtra didn't stop even during COVID," said Thackeray.

The former chief minister further added he has lost a dear friend and...