By Admin 
In Maharashtra politics, Ajit Pawar’s name has always been known for his powerful decisions and sudden political twists. A strange coincidence in his life was also discussed, ‘666 Connection’. Ajit Pawar was 66 years old and the special thing was that he had celebrated his 66th birthday just 6 months and 6 days before his death. Talks of coincidences are not new in politics, but this time this discussion reveals layers of his life and career.
Became Deputy CM 6 times, but CM’s chair remained away
Becoming the Chief Minister was always a dream for Ajit Pawar, who served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra six times. He died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday and this dream remained unfulfilled. Ajit Pawar, known for his down to earth and candor, traveled a long way in the corridors of power, but could not reach the top position.
From 2010 to 2024, the ups and downs journey of Deputy CM
Ajit Pawar became the Deputy Chief Minister for the first time on 10 November 2010 in the Prithviraj Chavan government. He had to step down after about 22 months, but his return to politics was swift. He returned to the same post on 25 October 2012. In 2019, he served as Deputy CM for just 80 hours in the Devendra Fadnavis government, which is counted among the most dramatic chapters of Maharashtra politics. Later he remained in power with Uddhav Thackeray.
On July 2, 2023, when he joined NDA during the Eknath Shinde government, he also became the Deputy CM. From December 5, 2024, he was again holding the same post in the Fadnavis government. In this way, he became Deputy CM a total of 6 times.
After the ‘acrobatics’ of 2019, Devendra Fadnavis did not completely trust Ajit Pawar. But Eknath Shinde needed Ajit Pawar to balance power. This was the reason why keeping them together became a political compulsion.
Coincidence or fate?
There may be intense discussions regarding ‘666 connection’, but it is just a coincidence. The reality is that Ajit Pawar left a deep mark on the politics of Maharashtra. Became Deputy CM 6 times, took decisions, faced controversies but his dream of becoming Chief Minister remained unfulfilled.