Maharashtra mourns: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full State honoursBaramati: In a sombre atmosphere filled with grief and chants of “Ekach Wada, Ajit Dada,” Maharashtra bid a final farewell to its Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar on Thursday. The last rites were performed by Ajit Pawar’s eldest son, Parth Pawar, who lit the funeral pyre at approximately 12:00 PM. The funeral saw a rare gathering of political figures across the spectrum, reflecting Ajit Pawar’s influence in state and national politics. Ajit Pawar had departed from Mumbai at 8:10 AM for a series of campaign rallies in Baramati taluka, including stops at Nirawagaj, Pandare, and Supa. The deceased have been identified as: Ajit Pawar, Captain Sumit Kapoor, Pilot, Captain Shambhavi Pathak, Co-pilot, Vidip Jadhav, Personal Security Guard and Pinky Mali, Flight Attendant.