By Aryan

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s ongoing ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ reached Baramati, his home constituency today. His wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar also accompanied the deputy Chief minister.

 Workers and supporters welcomed the Jan Samman Yatra in Baramati with a grand bike rally.

While addressing a massive gathering at TC College Ground in Baramati, Ajit Pawar thanked women, farmers, workers, and representatives from all social groups who participated in the Yatra. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Baramati, stating that, "for the last 35 years, you have accepted me as your representative, making me an MP, MLA, Minister, Leader of the Opposition, and now the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Your support has given me the opportunity to represent Maharashtra." Ajit Pawar emphasized his commitment to the overall development of Baramati.

DCM Ajit Pawar mentioned that during the Jan Sanman Yatra, he would focus on highlighting the work done by him and the government rather than criticizing anyone. He stated, "I aim to support the poor and inform them about the schemes and development efforts for their benefit." He discussed his plans for agricultural land and other areas in Baramati taluka, including the Janai-Shirsai river canal and the Purandar irrigation scheme. He also spoke about his efforts to extend irrigation to more areas through the Nira Canal Irrigation Scheme.

The start of the Jan Samman Yatra generated significant enthusiasm among women, youth, and residents of Baramati. Ajit Pawar shared his feelings, saying, “Thousands of women tied rakhi to me during the event. I was surprised by their eagerness to meet me.” He added, “I have never focused on caste or political relationships. My goal has been to develop all sections of society. Many people have asked why I like this pink color. I have always said that it is because my sisters look beautiful in pink attire, and I am proud of them.” Talking about Mahayuti government’s flagship scheme, Pawar said 1 crore 60 lakh women of the state have already benefited from the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. 

Thousands of women tied rakhi to Pawar in this program. Expressing gratitude for this, he said, "I got information about how many rakhis were sold on Rakshabandhan this year. Then I came to know that till date this is the highest number of rakhis sold this year, there is so much enthusiasm in the entire state.”

Furthermore, DCM Ajit Pawar addressed a meeting with women in Kolki of Phaltan and another meeting with workers in Shukrawar Peth. He told them about the schemes like free education for girls, direct delivery of 3 gas cylinders per year to 52 lakh families, electricity subsidies for 44 lakh farmers, a Rs. 5 subsidy for milk, and the Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana. He also announced plans to build a cancer hospital next to Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Medical College in Baramati in future, where free treatment will be provided soon.