Nagpur, Jan. 28 -- Minister in the central government and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari, along with several other political leaders, expressed deep shock and grief over the untimely demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday, calling it an "irreplaceable loss not only for the state but for the nation as a whole."Gadkari paid an emotional tribute to Ajit Pawar, highlighting his administrative capabilities and contribution to Maharashtra's development, following reports of his demise.
In a condolence message, Gadkari described the news as shocking and deeply distressing.
He said he had shared a long association with Ajit Pawar during their years together in the Maharashtra Legislature and had closely observed his ...