Ajit Pawar Funeral Held With State Honours in Pune
Last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were held with state honours in Pune as national leaders party members and thousands of supporters gathered to bid a farewell.
- Ajit Pawar funeral held with honours.
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The final rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours, marking an emotional moment for the state and its political community.
The funeral took place at the Pratishthan Maidan near Baramati in Pune district, where thousands of people gathered to pay their last respects to the senior leader.
Ajit Pawar’s elder son performed the last rites amid traditional rituals, as the national flag draped the mortal remains in recognition of his public service.
Before the cremation, several prominent leaders offered tributes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were among those who paid their respects.
Supporters began arriving early in the morning, turning the funeral venue into a sea of mourners. Many stood silently with folded hands, while others struggled to hold back tears.
Family members, including his wife Sunetra Pawar, were visibly emotional during the final moments, as the loss left the household and party deeply shaken.
As flames rose during the state honour ceremony, grief spread across the gathering. Party leaders and followers described Ajit Pawar as a leader who remained closely connected with the people until his final days.
The funeral concluded under tight security and official protocol, bringing a solemn end to the final journey of a leader whose absence has left a deep void in Maharashtra politics.
