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Jalgaon: District Bank To Install Full-Size Statue Of Late Ajit Pawar

Jalgaon: The Jalgaon District Central Cooperative Bank will install a full-size statue of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar on its premises. The statue is expected to be unveiled in the second week of October in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to bank Chairman Sanjay Pawar. Speaking at a press conference, Pawar said the statue was being…

Jalgaon: District Bank To Install Full-Size Statue Of Late Ajit Pawar

The Jalgaon District Central Cooperative Bank plans to erect a life-sized statue of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar within its premises. The unveiling of the bronze statue, which stands seven feet tall and weighs approximately 500 kg, is scheduled for the second week of October.

Bank Chairman Sanjay Pawar revealed this at a press conference, emphasizing that the statue aims to honor Ajit Pawar's significant contributions to the cooperative sector and preserve his legacy for future generations.

Sanjay Pawar highlighted Ajit Pawar's profound understanding of cooperative institutions and his pivotal role in fortifying the sector. He underlined that this first full-size statue of Ajit Pawar at a district central cooperative bank in Maharashtra, outside Baramati, will serve as a testament to his enduring impact. The ceremony is anticipated to draw Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, and other prominent figures from the cooperative sector.

Ajit Pawar tragically perished in a plane crash near Baramati on January 28, 2026, having dedicated decades to serving as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and championing the cooperative sector.

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