Archive · 22 Jul 2026
NCP Honors Ajit Pawar with Milk Offering on 30-Foot Cutout
NCP workers in Pune honored the late leader Ajit Pawar on his birth anniversary by performing a milk offering on a giant 30-foot cutout of him.
This tribute took place at midnight in the Market Yard area, despite heavy rain.
The event was widely shared on social media.
Ajit Pawar, who was the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash in January 2026.
His death left a leadership vacuum in the NCP, which was filled by Sunetra Pawar.
The Maharashtra government officially observes July 22 as Ajit Pawar Jayanti, with various tributes and programs organized by the NCP, including health camps, tree plantation drives, and farmer felicitation programs.
NCP workers performed a milk offering on a 30-foot cutout of Ajit Pawar in Pune to honor his birth anniversary.
The tribute took place at midnight in the Market Yard area, despite heavy rain.
The video of the tribute went viral on social media.
Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on January 28, 2026, while traveling to campaign events.
The Maharashtra government observes July 22 as Ajit Pawar Jayanti with various tributes and programs.
- Who
- NCP workers and officials
- What
- Milk offering on a 30-foot cutout of Ajit Pawar
- When
- July 22, at midnight
- Where
- Market Yard area, Pune
- Why
- To honor Ajit Pawar's birth anniversary and legacy
NCP's Tribute to Ajit Pawar
Public and Political Reactions
Nature of Tribute
NCP's Tribute to Ajit Pawar
NCP workers performed a milk offering on a 30-foot cutout of Ajit Pawar to honor his legacy.
Public and Political Reactions
Some may view the tribute as excessive or symbolic, while others see it as a heartfelt gesture.
Public and Political Reactions
NCP's Tribute to Ajit Pawar
The tribute was widely shared on social media, garnering attention and appreciation.
Public and Political Reactions
Critics might question the allocation of resources for such a large-scale tribute.
- Date of Tribute
- July 22
- Location
- Market Yard area, Pune
- Occasion
- Ajit Pawar's birth anniversary
- Date of Death
- January 28, 2026
- Cause of Death
- Plane crash near Baramati
- Current NCP Leader
- Sunetra Pawar
- Government Observance
- Official observance of Ajit Pawar Jayanti
- NCP Observance
- Janseva Saptaha with health camps, tree plantation drives, farmer felicitation programs, and photo exhibitions