Over 10,000 diyas lit at Baramati's Sunset Point in tribute to Ajit Pawar on Diwali Padwa

More than 10,000 diyas were lit at Sunset Point in Baramati on Wednesday on the occasion of Diwali Padwa. Residents of the town paid tribute to the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar in this way and remembered his bond with Baramati and its people.

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar came to the spot with her family. Hundreds of local people who were close to the late leader also joined the tribute and lit lamps in his memory.

The burning lamps stood for the affection, respect and memories that the people of Baramati still hold for Ajit Pawar. People recalled that they used to celebrate Diwali Padwa with him. They also spoke of his meetings with people and his close ties with party workers and supporters.

Though Ajit Pawar is no longer among them, his memory holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Baramati. The event was held to pay tribute to that unbroken bond with the people of the town.