India, Jan. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has condoled the demise of the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar.
In his condolence message, Shri Birla said:
"The untimely demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar and others in a plane crash is extremely tragic.
Shri Ajit Pawar had also served as a Member of the 10th Lok Sabha from the Baramati parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra.
Shri Pawar will always be remembered for his work in cooperative sector, public welfare, and the development of the state.
I pray to God to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and to give strength to the grieving families and supporters to bear this grief.
Om...