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Arvind Sawant Mourns Ajit Pawar: 'A Man Who Kept His Word' Following Tragic Plane Crash | 5LIVE

On this India Today special report, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant pays tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar following a tragic plane crash that claimed five lives. Reflecting on their professional association, Sawant stated, 'A man who keeps the words is Ajit Pawar.' He described the late leader as 'dynamic, bold, transparent, and blunt,' highlighting his unwavering dedication to the common man and his disciplined work ethic. The transcript details how Pawar was en route to Pune for Zilla Parishad election campaigning when the accident occurred. Sawant emphasized that Pawar’s 'no' was never political but based on technical or administrative constraints, earning him immense respect in Baramati and Pune district. The programme explores the 'huge void' left in Maharashtra politics and the deep emotional bonding between the Pawar family and the people of the region during this period of shock and mourning.

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