Breaking News Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies as aircraft crashes in Pune’s Baramati
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that political ties between Europe and India is at its strongest right now. She made the remark after the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the launch of a Security and Defence Partnership.
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According to preliminary information received, Ajit Pawar had left for Baramati from Mumbai on Wednesday morning in a special plane. However, the plane crashed due to a sudden technical failure. Maharashtra is currently witnessing Zilla Parishad elections, and Ajit Pawar was scheduled to hold campaign rallies in various places in Baramati.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies as aircraft crashes in Pune’s Baramati
In a shocking incident, the plane of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has met with a terrible accident which has reportedly killed the veteran politician. The accident took place while it was landing at Baramati Airport in Pune as Pawar was going from Mumbai to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Parishad elections.
According to preliminary information received, Ajit Pawar had left for Baramati from Mumbai on Wednesday morning in a special plane. However, the plane crashed due to a sudden technical failure. Maharashtra is currently witnessing Zilla Parishad elections, and Ajit Pawar was scheduled to hold campaign rallies in various places in Baramati. Read more here
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'India-Europe political ties at its strongest right now'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that political ties between Europe and India is at its strongest right now. She made the remark after the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the launch of a Security and Defence Partnership.
She said, "The political ties between Europe and India have never been stronger. Our scale gives us global influence, whether in trade, security or international relations. This is why India has risen to the top of global politics, a development Europe welcomes."