Who will carry forward Ajit Pawar’s political legacy? RIP: Ajit Pawar (1959-2026)New Delhi: The sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash has left a deep void in state politics. Rohit Pawar: Sharad Pawar’s Groomed LeaderRohit Pawar, Sharad Pawar’s grand-nephew, is another influential name. Yugendra Pawar: ‘Nava Dada’ of BaramatiDespite losing in 2024, Yugendra Pawar has emerged as a serious alternative power centre. Ajit Pawar’s death marks the end of an era—but not the end of the Pawar political saga.