Baramati mourns Ajit Pawar’s death, thousands gather chanting ‘Dada, Dada’
Baramati has been plunged into deep grief following the sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar. The city, considered his political stronghold, witnessed an overwhelming outpouring of emotion as thousands of party workers, supporters and local residents gathered to mourn their leader.
Large crowds assembled near the Punyeshlok Ahilyabai Holkar Government Medical College, where scenes of uncontrollable sobbing and grief were reported. People from nearby villages also began arriving in large numbers, swelling the crowds across the city. Many could be heard chanting “Give us back our Dada,” reflecting shock and disbelief over the tragedy.
As a mark of respect, several shops in Baramati remained voluntarily closed. The atmosphere across the town remained tense but peaceful, with grief dominating public spaces.
To maintain law and order amid the massive gathering, heavy police deployment was carried out across Baramati. Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill confirmed that the aircraft involved in the accident had suffered extensive damage. He said the bodies of Ajit Pawar and others present at the scene were shifted to the hospital for further procedures.
Due to the severity of the crash, officials said identification of the bodies was still underway. “The condition of the bodies is extremely critical. Technical investigations and identification procedures are being conducted at the fastest possible pace,” Gill said.
Despite the emotionally charged situation, police confirmed that no incidents of law and order disturbances had been reported so far. Authorities continue to closely monitor the situation and have appealed to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with officials.
Baramati, long known for its unwavering support for Ajit Pawar, is witnessing one of the largest public expressions of grief in its history. The district administration has urged people to allow authorities to complete all necessary procedures related to the accident and identification of the victims.
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Assam: RSS files police complaints against Kharge for 'derogatory' remarks at poll rally
Guwahati (PTI): The RSS on Wednesday said it has filed complaints at two police stations in Assam against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the ideology of the organisation and the BJP with a 'poisonous snake' at an election rally.
The complaints were filed to seek legal action over alleged ''derogatory, provocative, and communally sensitive statements made during a recent election rally in south Assam, a RSS spokesman said
In the complaints, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh alleged that the Congress chief had made controversial remarks during an election rally in Nilambazar under the Karimganj South assembly constituency in Sribhumi district.
"If a poisonous snake is moving in front of you while you are offering namaz, you must stop the prayer and rush to kill the poisonous snake first - that is what the Quran prescribes you to do. I tell you that the RSS and BJP are like that same poisonous snake,” Kharge was quoted as saying in the complaints.
The RSS expressed serious concern, claiming that such remarks were "inflammatory in nature and capable of inciting hostility, intimidation, and violence against workers and supporters of the RSS and the BJP".
The complaints pointed out that the statement constitutes a ''corrupt electoral practice under Section 83 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the remarks criminally intimidated the public and promoted enmity between supporters of different political and social groups''.
Describing the ideology of RSS and BJP as “poisonous” and calling for their elimination could encourage "bodily harm against members and supporters of these organisations", the complaints said.
Kharge's remarks attempt to promote ''communal division between Hindu and Muslim communities, potentially disturbing public peace and harmony in Assam and influencing the electoral environment", the RSS said.
The complainants also claimed that such statements might lead to communal tensions or clashes if not addressed promptly by authorities.
The complaints were filed by RSS' North Assam secretary Khagen Saikia at Dispur Police Station and South Assam's secretary Jyotsnamoy Chakraborty at Silchar PS.
The BJP had also filed complaints on the same allegations at the Basishta Police Station here and with the Election Commission on Tuesday.
