Ganderbal, Feb 5: With quiet prayers and deep reverence, the ashes of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Dada Pawar were immersed at the Sangam River in Shadipora, central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, honoring his legacy of unity, peace, and secular politics.
Ajit Pawar tragically passed away on January 28, 2026, in a chartered plane crash in Baramati. The Learjet 45 aircraft, traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, crashed while attempting to land, killing all five people on board.
The ritual ceremony was organized by party workers of NYC-NCBJK. Speaking to reporters, Mohammad Zia, State Secretary of NYC-NCBJK, said the event was carried out “with faith and peace.” He added, “This is not just a ritual, but a moment to remember his thoughts, his thinking, and his secular vision.”
Zia highlighted Ajit Pawar’s lifelong advocacy for unity and brotherhood across India. “His politics were always secular. He never engaged in politics in the name of religion. This ceremony sends a message of peace for the entire country,” he said.
Ahsan Ali, General Secretary of NYC-NCBJK, also paid tribute, saying, “We came here to pay our respects to Ajit Pawar ji and fulfill the immersion of his ashes at the Sangam River.” He called Pawar’s death a “huge loss for us, the party, and the country,” while expressing confidence that the newly elected Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar, would carry forward his legacy.
Describing Ajit Pawar as a peaceful and kind leader, Ali said, “He treated everyone equally and never politicized religion. He always looked at people with the same eyes.”
The ceremony concluded peacefully, with party workers offering prayers and paying their final respects to the late leader.
