At the annual NCC-PM rally in Delhi’s Kariappa Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set aside celebrations to honor a fallen comrade. The shocking plane crash in Maharashtra claimed the life of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and several others, prompting an outpouring of sorrow from the PM.
‘Our day of joy is tinged with sorrow. This morning’s tragedy snatched Ajit Dada from us—a man whose dedication transformed villages and fueled national growth,’ Modi said emotionally. He emphasized Pawar’s relentless efforts for rural development and stood in solidarity with grieving families.
Shifting focus, the PM lauded NCC as a movement instilling self-belief, discipline, sensitivity, and patriotism in youth. Noting the doubled cadet strength and rising girl participation, Modi called this the golden age for Indian youth. ‘The world looks to Young India with hope, thanks to our skills and cultural ethos,’ he asserted, aligning government initiatives to maximize these opportunities.
Modi’s X post earlier painted Pawar as a tireless servant of the masses, respected for his ground-level connect and commitment to the underprivileged. As Maharashtra reels, the nation reflects on Pawar’s legacy of service and progress.