Sunetra Pawar marks Ajit Pawar’s birth anniversary with tribute after Baramati plane crash

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Member of Parliament Parth Pawar, Jay Pawar and other members of the Pawar family visited the memorial of the late Ajit Pawar near Baramati Airport on Wednesday to mark his birth anniversary and pay tribute to the former Deputy Chief Minister.The memorial has been built at the site where Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash in January this year.दादा...एवढी वर्ष तुमचा जन्मदिवस मी अगदी आनंदाने, उत्साहाने आणि अभिमानाने साजरा केला...घर , कुटुंब आनंदात असायचं, शुभेच्छांचा वर्षाव असायचा..पण आज तुमचा हाच दिवस 'जयंती' म्हणून मानताना माझं मन आतून पार तुटून जातंय.हे कटू सत्य स्वीकारायला माझं मन आजही अजिबात तयार होत नाही… pic.twitter.com/GZ6sxbQdzO— Sunetra Ajit Pawar (@SunetraA_Pawar) July 22, 2026 View this post on Instagram The family offered floral tributes and remembered his contribution to public service, infrastructure development and social welfare. They recalled his efforts for Maharashtra's progress and his commitment to improving the lives of ordinary people.During the tribute ceremony, family members and those present said Ajit Pawar's vision, leadership and work continue to inspire people even after his passing. View this post on Instagram Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, MP Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar, along with members of the Pawar family, paid floral tributes to late leader Ajitdada Pawar at his memorial near Baramati Airport on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Tuesday.The memorial has been erected… pic.twitter.com/ONb6F99UrH— Punekar News (@punekarnews) July 22, 2026 Ajit Pawar, who was serving as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, died in a plane crash near Baramati Airport on January 28, 2026, while travelling to attend campaign events.5-Year-Old Girl Killed In Leopard Attack In Pune's Shirur; Villagers Demand Immediate Forest Dept Action On the occasion, Sunetra Pawar shared an emotional message on X, saying it was the first time she was observing his birth anniversary after his death. She wrote that birthdays once brought joy and celebration to the family, but accepting the day as a birth anniversary now had left her heartbroken.She said Ajit Pawar had always been her greatest strength and support through every stage of life. She added that his guidance, encouragement and companionship could never be replaced.5-Year-Old Girl Killed In Leopard Attack In Pune's Shirur; Villagers Demand Immediate Forest Dept Action Calling him the biggest pillar of her life, Sunetra Pawar said his absence had left an irreplaceable void. She said that although he was no longer physically present, his ideals, memories, discipline, commitment to public service and love would continue to live with her forever.She ended the message with an emotional and respectful tribute to her late husband.

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar has penned an emotional tribute to her late husband on his birth anniversary, expressing the deep void left in her life since his untimely demise. In a heartfelt social media post shared on Wednesday, she remembered the years they celebrated his birthday together and reflected on the pain of commemorating the occasion after his passing.Ajit Pawar lost his life in a tragic plane crash earlier this year while travelling to Baramati for an official engagement. His sudden demise sent shockwaves across Maharashtra, with political leaders and citizens mourning the loss of the senior leader. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, the Deputy Chief Minister said that a day that was once marked by celebration and happiness is now filled with grief and cherished memories."For so many years, I celebrated your birthday with such joy, enthusiasm and pride. Our home would be filled with happiness and blessings. But today, observing this day as your birth anniversary, my heart breaks completely from within," she wrote.दादा...एवढी वर्ष तुमचा जन्मदिवस मी अगदी आनंदाने, उत्साहाने आणि अभिमानाने साजरा केला...घर , कुटुंब आनंदात असायचं, शुभेच्छांचा वर्षाव असायचा..पण आज तुमचा हाच दिवस 'जयंती' म्हणून मानताना माझं मन आतून पार तुटून जातंय.हे कटू सत्य स्वीकारायला माझं मन आजही अजिबात तयार होत नाही… pic.twitter.com/GZ6sxbQdzO— Sunetra Ajit Pawar (@SunetraA_Pawar) July 22, 2026 'Foul Smell, Fungus & Insects': Pune Man Flags Alleged Contamination In YiPPee! Noodles | WATCH Recalling his unwavering support throughout her journey, she described him as the strongest pillar in her life, saying his encouragement and companionship had helped her face every challenge with confidence."At every turn of my life, you stood by me as my greatest strength. That reassuring pat on the back in difficult times and the companionship you gave me are now gone, leaving everything feeling empty," the post read.Pawar also said she still finds it difficult to come to terms with his absence and never imagined that fate would take away someone so important so soon.Expressing how his values continue to inspire her, she said his ideals, discipline, commitment to public service, and unconditional love remain alive in her heart despite his physical absence.Viral Video From Pune Shows Woman Beating Juvenile Murder Accused With Slippers During Police Parade | WATCH "Even if you're no longer with me physically today, your thoughts, your memories, your spirit of service toward people, your discipline, and the love you gave will live on forever in every breath, every fibre of my being," she wrote.Concluding the emotional message, she paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, saying, "To the companion of my life, to your sacred memories—a heartfelt and respectful salute."The deeply personal post resonated with many on social media, with supporters and well-wishers offering condolences, remembering his legacy, and extending their strength to the Deputy Chief Minister and her family.