Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Paying tribute, the Prime Minister said Ajit Pawar made significant contributions to the development of Maharashtra and the country, especially in improving rural life. He conveyed his condolences to Pawar's family and to the families of others who lost their lives in the tragic accident, saying the nation stands with them in this moment of grief.