Baramati lights over 10,000 diyas at Sunset Point in memory of Ajit Pawar

A special event was held at Sunset Point in Baramati town in memory of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajitdada. It was titled "Ek Diya Dada Ke Liye... Anginat Yaadein Unke Kaam Ke Liye" (One lamp for Dada, countless memories for his work). Residents of Baramati responded overwhelmingly, and the whole of Sunset Point glowed with the light of more than 10,000 diyas.

Members of the Pawar family attended, including Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, young leader Jay Pawar, Ajitdada's sister Vijaya Patil and Rutuja Jay Pawar. The family's presence added to the emotional weight of the event. Thousands of citizens who came with the family also shared their feelings.

For years, on Diwali Padwa, Ajitdada would be available to meet the people of Baramati from morning until late at night. Whether they were ordinary citizens or party workers, he gave everyone time and listened to their problems. A drive for Baramati's development and putting citizens' interests first marked his way of working. This year's Diwali Padwa was the first without him, and the event was held to revive memories of him.

The most poignant moment was a large, striking rangoli of Ajitdada. Mahendra Dixit, Bharat Kale, Siddharth Kamble and Vedant Kale created his portrait in rangoli. It drew particular attention from those who came.

All electric lighting in the area was then switched off, and Ajitdada was remembered only in the light of thousands of diyas. Everyone present paid tribute by switching on their mobile phone torches. Sunset Point, lit by thousands of phone torches and diyas, stayed in people's hearts.

A song performed at the event, "Mera Anand Kho Gaya", gave voice to people's feelings. Many were moved to tears. Recalling the time spent with Dada, his company and his work for Baramati, the whole gathering became emotional.

Office-bearers and workers from the town and taluka, and thousands of citizens who held Dada dear, turned up in large numbers. Without any formality, people brought their own diyas to express their love and gratitude, and joined the event.

Mayor Sachin Satav, councillors Amar Dhumal, Amol Kavle, Vaibhav Jagtap, Sameer Chavan, Navnath Ballal, Praveen Mane, Vishal Hingane and Akshay Dange, and countless Baramati residents who held Dada dear contributed to the success of the event.