Ajit Pawar last rites to be held today in Baramati with state honours

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with full state honours, following his tragic death in a plane crash.

Ajit Pawar’s mortal remains have been kept at the Vidya Pratishtan ground to enable people to pay their final respects. A large gathering of supporters, party workers and



locals is expected to visit the venue throughout the day.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and several senior political leaders are scheduled to attend the funeral ceremony.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are also expected to be present at the last rites of the Deputy Chief Minister.