NCP leader Praful Patel expressed deep grief and shock over the sudden death of Ajit Pawar, saying the family is still unable to process the loss. Speaking emotionally, Patel said prayers were being offered for the departed soul and that senior leaders, including Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar and Supriya Sule, were heading to Baramati. He underlined that the circumstances surrounding the death would only become clear after a formal investigation, adding that the family is yet to come to terms with the tragedy.